topinkomensverhoudingen
Topinkomensverhoudingen, or top income shares, refer to the percentage of total income that is received by the highest income earners in a society. This metric is often used to measure income inequality and is calculated by dividing the income of the top 10% or 1% of earners by the total income of the population. A higher top income share indicates greater income inequality, as a smaller portion of the population is receiving a larger share of the total income.
Topinkomensverhoudingen can be influenced by various factors, including economic policies, labor market conditions, and social norms.
Research has shown that high top income shares can have negative consequences for society, including reduced
Measuring and monitoring topinkomensverhoudingen is essential for policymakers to assess the effectiveness of their income redistribution