Ethnic gaps and ethnic ratios

Alexander, W Robert J

Ethnic gaps and ethnic ratios

Alexander, W Robert J

Cite this item: Alexander, W. R. J. (2001). Ethnic gaps and ethnic ratios (Economics Discussion Papers Series No. 109). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/930

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Date: 2001

Publisher: University of Otago

Pages: 11

Series: Economics Discussion Papers Series

Series number: 109

Research Type: Discussion Paper

Abstract:

In the December 2000 issue of Political Science Gould argues that the method chosen by Te Puni Kokiri for measuring ethnic ‘gaps’ leads serious distortion. Gould claims that his alternative, a ratio of percentages, is conceptually superior. It fact, it is not at all clear what such a ‘ratio of ratios’ means, nor are changes in it easy to interpret.

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