NIERÓWNOŚCI DOCHODÓW GOSPODARSTW DOMOWYCH W POLSCE W LATACH 2000-2006
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2008
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Wydział Prawa i Administracji UAM
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HOUSEHOLD INCOMES INEQUALITY IN POLAND IN 2000-2006
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The aim o f this paper is to analyse household incomes inequality in Poland. Household Budget
Surveys carried out by the Central Statistical Office in 2000-2006 provided the source of data for the
study. The Gini coefficient used to measure the disparity of income distribution in an empirical
analysis has shown that the original income inequality increased by 9.32% and disposable income
inequality increased by 7.53%. The most important reason for the increase in original income
inequality was the difference in labour earnings, mainly in the private sector (a sharp increase in
education premia was observed as well). The increase in original income inequality was also caused by
such factors as: integration of Polish economy with the world economy, especially after Poland’s
accession to the European Union, or the privatisation and liberalisation of the capital market.
Disposable income disparities were lower than original income disparities, being a result of the
redistributive effect o f social benefits and income tax. The highest disposable income was enjoyed by
households of the self-employed and those with contract of employment. The biggest differences
within-group inequality were noted in farmers households and households of the self-employed.
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Ruch Prawniczy, Ekonomiczny i Socjologiczny 70, 2008, z. 3, s. 97-110