A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
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The danger of using household income as a measure of wealth
The distorted picture of relative wealth that is painted by Census income statistics is highlighted using hypothetical families from different backgrounds, situations and life-cycle stages within Melbourne's rich suburbs and poor suburbs. It is shown how alternative measures, such as mean dwelling price and occupational mix might be better indicators of wealth.
The danger of using household income as a measure of wealth
The distorted picture of relative wealth that is painted by Census income statistics is highlighted using hypothetical families from different backgrounds, situations and life-cycle stages within Melbourne's rich suburbs and poor suburbs. It is shown how alternative measures, such as mean dwelling price and occupational mix might be better indicators of wealth.
The danger of using household income as a measure of wealth
Reynolds, Jeremy (author) / Dunstan, John (author)
Urban Policy and Research ; 1 ; 13-14
1982-12-01
2 pages
Article (Journal)
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