Poverty, Inequality and Demographic Metrics

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πŸ“– Quick summary

The Gini coefficient (0-1) summarises income inequality shown by the Lorenz curve. A demographic dividend arises when the working-age population outweighs dependents. The PLFS (2017) is India's key unemployment data source.

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πŸ’‘ Key Facts

  • Gini: 0 = perfect equality, 1 = perfect inequality.
  • PLFS (2017, NSSO) replaced older 5-yearly employment surveys.

πŸ”– 60-Second Revision

  • Demographic dividend needs jobs+skilling to pay off β€” not automatic.

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