Essays on the measurement of multidimensional inequality (original) (raw)

The dissertation examines the shortcomings of conventional measures of prosperity, such as per capita income, by highlighting the necessity of considering the distribution of wealth and the multidimensionality of individual outcomes. It argues for a comprehensive approach to measure inequality that incorporates various outcomes such as health, education, and living standards, advocating that these factors are critical for understanding a nation's true prosperity and addressing issues of inequality.