The aim of this paper is to highlight some key issues and challenges in the analysis of
poverty at the local level using survey data. In the last years there was a worldwide increase …

Income inequality estimators are biased in small samples, leading generally to an
underestimation. This aspect deserves particular attention when estimating inequality in …

Economic inequalities referring to specific regions are crucial in deepening spatial
heterogeneity. Income surveys are generally planned to produce reliable estimates at …

A three-level M-quantile model for small area estimation is proposed. The methodology
represents an efficient alternative to prediction by using a three-level linear mixed model in …

Measuring differences in the economic standard of living of between natives and other
ethnic groups can inform us about the relative disadvantages and inequalities within Italian …

Income inequality estimators are biased in small samples, leading generally to an
underestimation. This aspect deserves particular attention when estimating inequality in …

The demand for income inequality estimates, referring to local areas or specific
subpopulations, is growing due to their relevance for policy-making and applied research in …

The aim of the paper is to propose a small area estimation model for Theil Index, an entropy-
based measure used to quantify economic inequality, industrial concentration and, in …