Equivalisation

Equivalisation is a technique in economics in which members of a household receive different weightings.[1] Total household income is then divided by the sum of the weightings to yield a representative income.

OECD equivalence scale

Also called the "Oxford scale" and the "old OECD scale". Mentioned by the OECD in the 1980s for possible use in countries without an established scale.[2]

OECD-modified scale

Currently used by Eurostat.[2][3]

Square root scale

Adopted by more recent OECD publications. The household income is divided by the square root of household size.[2]

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