Measuring resource inequalities: the concepts and methodology for an area-based Gini coefficient

摘要: Abstract Although inequalities in income and expenditure are relatively well researched, comparatively little attention has been paid, to date, resource use. This is clearly a shortcoming when it comes developing informed policies for sustainable consumption social justice. paper describes an indicator of inequality use called the AR-Gini. The AR-Gini area-based measure that estimates between neighbourhoods with regard specific consumer goods. It also capable estimating emissions resulting from use, such as carbon dioxide energy solid waste arisings material designed be used basis broadening discussion concerning ‘food deserts’ other types By wide range goods services we aim enhance our understanding their drivers, identify which resources have highest inequalities, explore trends inequalities. concepts underlying construction its methodology. Its illustrated by pilot applications (specifically, men's boys' clothing, carpets, refrigerators/freezers clothes washer/driers). results illustrate different levels associated commodities. concludes brief some possible policy implications