Because different summary indices are especially sensitive to different parts of the Lorenz curve, country rankings may partly depend on the specific inequality measure used. However, at least for OECD countries, these measures tell a consistent story as evidenced by very high cross-country correlations between each of these alternative inequality measures and the Gini index (OECD, 2008a). The main conclusions and channels through which structural reforms are likely to impact on inequality are synthesised in Table 2.1. For some reforms, these impacts may be offsetting, with greater inequality of wage rates likely to be felt in the short term while the equity-enhancing employment channel operates in the longer run.