husstandsindkomst
Husstandsindkomst, or household income, is the total monetary income earned by all members of a household over a given period, typically one year. It includes wages and salaries, self-employment income, social benefits and pensions, unemployment or disability benefits, interest, dividends, rental income, and other transfers. The concept usually refers to gross cash income before personal income tax, though some analyses use net income after taxes.
Measurement and use: Data are collected by national statistical offices through household surveys and administrative records.
Applications: Husstandsindkomst is a central input in poverty thresholds, inequality measures (e.g., Gini coefficient), and welfare
Limitations: Income reporting may be incomplete, especially for informal work or in cash economies. Country differences