Adult equivalence scales, inequality and povertyFootnote∗

A first draft of this paper was written at the NZ Treasury. The views, opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this paper are strictly those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the New Zealand Treasury or the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. We should like to thank Nathan McLellan, a referee and the editor of this journal for helpful suggestions.

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