If the Area Between the Diagonal Line of Absolute Equality

question 121

Multiple Choice

If the area between the diagonal line of absolute equality and the Lorenz curve is greater for the United States than for Japan,we can conclude that the

• A)Distribution of income in Japan is closer to being equal than in the United States.
• B)Distribution of income in Japan is as equal as in the United States.
• C)Distribution of income in Japan is less equal than in the United States.
• D)Relative distributions of income in the two countries are the same.

Analyze the impact of government programs on work incentives and poverty alleviation.

Discern the function of in-kind transfers in social welfare systems.

Evaluate the relationship between tax policy, income redistribution, and economic behavior.

Understand the factors influencing the expanding wage gap between high-skill and low-skill workers.

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