The Economic and Social Review, Vol. 16, No. 3, 1985
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Calculation of gini and theil inequality coefficients for Irish household incomes in 1973 and 1980
(Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1985)The exact values of Gini and Theil inequality coefficients calculated on the basis of discrete data are provided for direct, gross, disposable and final (i.e., after all taxes and State benefits) Irish household incomes ... -
An evaluation of the changing religious composition of the population of Northern Ireland
(Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1985)It is customary to think of the population of Northern Ireland as being composed of one third Roman Catholics and two thirds Protestants. This convention should now be revised, however, because of the rapid growth of the ... -
Societal disintegration in Northern Ireland - a 5-year update
(Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1985)The hypothesis that society in Northern Ireland is in imminent danger of collapse as a consequence of the prolonged conflict there is tested using trends in crime from 1960-1983 as an index of such an occurrence. Comparisons ... -
Community policing - a critique of recent proposals
(Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1985)In this article the proposals by the Association for Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, for a scheme of Community Policing, are outlined and discussed. Their innovatory nature is recognised but a number of problems - the ...