Gini Coefficient
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
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:
Wage Distribution
Metadata [i] K. Murphy, C. Juhun, and B. Pierce, “Wage Inequality and the Rise in Returns to Skill,” Journal of Political Economy 101, no. 3 (1993).
Voting
Metadata [i] K. Mulligan, E. Moretti, and P. Oreopoulos. “Does Education Improve Citizenship? Evidence from the U.S. and the U.K.,” National Bureau of Economic Research, working paper 9584 (2003).
Vehicle Miles Traveled
Metadata [i] R. Cervero and J. Murakami, “Effects of Built Environments on Vehicle Miles Traveled: Evidence from 370 US Urbanized Areas,” Environment and Planning 42 (2010): 400-418.
Unemployment Rate
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] …
Travel Delay & Congestion
Metadata [i] Ian Parry, “Automobile Externalities and Policies,” Resources for the Future (2007). [ii] Roger Gorham, “Air Pollution from Ground Transportation,” Global Initiative on Transport Emissions United Nations (2002).