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=Intro= | |||
The Gini coefficient is a measure of wealth distribution. 0 is the case of perfect distribution, where every single person on Earth has the same earnings. 1 is the case of a super emperor receiving and controlling all the wealth generated in the world. | |||
In early recorded capitalist history, the Gini Coefficient started at about 0.4. Today, it is approximately 0.7. It appears that the Gini coefficient is decreasing since about the year 2000. More research needed here. | |||
=More= | |||
See the [[Open Source Leadership Summit]] presentation of 2018 for a discussion of the Gini Coefficient with respect to OSE's work. | See the [[Open Source Leadership Summit]] presentation of 2018 for a discussion of the Gini Coefficient with respect to OSE's work. | ||
see [[Wikipedia:Gini coefficient]] | see [[Wikipedia:Gini coefficient]] | ||
Revision as of 18:30, 17 March 2019
Intro
The Gini coefficient is a measure of wealth distribution. 0 is the case of perfect distribution, where every single person on Earth has the same earnings. 1 is the case of a super emperor receiving and controlling all the wealth generated in the world.
In early recorded capitalist history, the Gini Coefficient started at about 0.4. Today, it is approximately 0.7. It appears that the Gini coefficient is decreasing since about the year 2000. More research needed here.
More
See the Open Source Leadership Summit presentation of 2018 for a discussion of the Gini Coefficient with respect to OSE's work.