tulujaotus
Tulujaotus, or income distribution, refers to how a society’s total income is allocated among its residents. It describes inequality in earnings and wealth and is commonly summarized with measures such as the Lorenz curve, the Gini coefficient, and the income shares of quintiles or deciles. A key distinction is often made between gross income before taxes and transfers and net income after them.
Several factors shape tulujaotus. Differences in wages and returns on capital, levels of education and skills,
The topic is central to debates about equity and social cohesion. Policy makers weigh efficiency against equity,
Data and measurement rely on national statistics and international databases, with comparisons often using net income
See also: income inequality, taxation, welfare state, Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient.