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phobosanomaly | 4 years ago

I guess it depends on what you're comparing.

I mean, compare the US Gini coefficient with other developed countries.

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refurb|4 years ago

Gini is a relative, not absolute measure.

You could have a higher Gini coefficient but your poor are better off.

phobosanomaly|4 years ago

Ok, so what is your counter-metric (or reasoning) for why the United States is a better place to be poor in than other developed countries?