Compared to the Lorenz Curve for High-Income Countries, the Lorenz

question 101

Multiple Choice

Compared to the Lorenz curve for high-income countries, the Lorenz curve for developing countries generally

• A) is about the same.
• B) lies closer to the axes.
• C) lies closer to the 45-degree line.
• D) crosses the 45-degree line.

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