Corrado Gini
Italian sociologist and demographer
Born
Died
1965
61 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to the fields of sociology and demography, particularly through the development of statistical methods. Developed the Gini coefficient, a measure of income inequality that remains widely applied in economic studies. Held academic positions at notable institutions and engaged in governmental statistical work. His work provided a framework for understanding social phenomena through quantitative analysis. Emphasized the importance of statistical data in social sciences.
Developed the Gini coefficient
Contributed to demographic studies
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