@balehman @simplic10 @ozymandias314 I'd argue, further, that absolute ability to improve one's circumstances matters more than relative rank
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Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@simplic10@ozymandias314 But there's zero indication that net worth improvements are harder in Denmark than in high Gini countries.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @balehman
@balehman@simplic10@ozymandias314 But equality suggests unresponsiveness to all those factors. So yes, net worth improvement *is* harder.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@simplic10@ozymandias314 But it's (mathematically) possible to have both more variation for individuals and more equality over all.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @balehman
@balehman@simplic10@ozymandias314 Show me the math there.5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@simplic10@ozymandias314 Obviously, Astan has less inequality and more mobility than Bstan.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @balehman
@balehman@simplic10@ozymandias314 Inequality is a necessary but not sufficient criterion for mobility.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@simplic10@ozymandias314 ... but you can't call it a foregone conclusion. If you want to make that argument, make it.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @balehman
@balehman@simplic10@ozymandias314 You're stacking the deck in your example. I already noted that inequality can reflect multiple factors.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@simplic10@ozymandias314 But Bstan is comparatively progressive vs. a state wherein all the gains go to the top. Any kleptocracy.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@balehman @simplic10 @ozymandias314 Bstan, which is apparently run by perfect angels, allows a small amount of mobility.
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