@techreport{3fffb6eb4b53450e94e9ef31ddc92b0d,
title = "Decomposition of s-Concentration Curves",
abstract = "For any given order of stochastic dominance, standard concentration curves are decomposed into contribution curves corresponding to within-group inequalities, between-group inequalities, and transvariational inequalities. We prove, for all orders, that contribution curve dominance implies systematically welfare-improving tax reforms and conversely. Accordingly, we point out some undesirable fiscal reforms since a welfare expansion may be costly in terms of particular inequalities.",
keywords = "concentration curves, contribution curves, stochastic dominance, tax reforms",
author = "Paul Makdissi and St{\'e}phane Mussard",
year = "2006",
language = "English",
series = "IRISS Working Papers",
publisher = "CEPS/INSTEAD",
number = "2006-09",
type = "WorkingPaper",
institution = "CEPS/INSTEAD",
}