ABSTRACT
In this final chapter I return to two simple themes introduced in the first chapter, namely, that distribution is an important social science concept that we should measure well, and that good measurement requires careful conceptual and operational definition of the problem. Next, to illustrate use of the conceptual and technical criteria to define the problem and to select an appropriate measure, I briefly critique Judith Treas's work on income inequality. Finally, I conclude with a brief discussion of six methodological improvements that should be made on inequality measurement in order to enhance future research in this field.
