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CASE I: Constant increases in all incomes

CASE I: Constant increases in all incomes. A constant increase in all incomes leads to an inequality reduction. Inequality decreases. CASE II: Proportional changes in incomes. A proportional change in all incomes does not affect the inequality level. Inequality remains unchanged.

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CASE I: Constant increases in all incomes

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  1. CASE I: Constant increases in all incomes A constant increase in all incomes leads to an inequality reduction Inequality decreases

  2. CASE II: Proportional changes in incomes A proportional change in all incomes does not affect the inequality level Inequality remains unchanged

  3. CASE III: Income transfers A progressive income transfer leads to an inequality reduction (Pigou-Dalton principle) Inequality decreases

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