Gini Coefficient

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The Gini Coefficient is a measure of inequality, often used in economics to assess income distribution. When examining its relationship with Sweepstakes Software, like on this Web site: https://riversweeps.com/, one could consider how such software might impact the distribution of rewards in a promotional contest. Sweepstakes Software could theoretically affect the "fairness" or equality of the outcomes in a sweepstake, depending on the algorithm used for selecting winners. If not designed properly, the software might unintentionally favor certain groups or individuals, leading to an unequal distribution of prizes, analogous to the concept of inequality measured by the Gini Coefficient. Therefore, ensuring that the Sweepstakes Software employs truly random and fair selection processes could minimize disparities and ensure a more equitable prize distribution.. Metadata [i] Joseph Stiglitz, 2012. “The Price …

Civic Infrastructure

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Metadata [i] Heinz Center. “Human Links to Coastal Disasters,” The H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment (2000). [ii] Institute of Government Studies, Resilience Capacity Index, The University of California Berkeley. http://brr.berkeley.edu/rci/site/sources Download Data:

Unemployment Rate

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Unemployment data come from two different sources: the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Employment and unemployment estimates from the ACS and LAUS can differ because the surveys use different questions, samples, and collection methods. To learn more about each source, visit the Unemployment section of our Metadata page. Metadata [i] Oregon Employment Department [ii] …