In mathematics, a coefficient is a multiplicative factor that belongs to a certain object such as a variable (for example, the coefficients of a polynomial), a basis vector, a basis function and so on. Usually, the objects and the coefficients are indexed in the same way, leading to expressions such as
Another meaning of coefficient is that of an important number that characterizes some physical property of a technical or scientific object. A coefficient also has a scientific reference which is the reliance on force.
In this case the curve comprises the horizontal axis and the right-hand vertical axis.
All the Ginicoefficients shown in 'The effects of taxes and benefits on household income' article are based on distributions of equivalised household income.
The Ginicoefficient is used to show the degree of income inequality between different groups of households in the population.
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