Which Nation Has the Smallest Degree of Income Inequality, as Measured

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which nation has the smallest degree of income inequality, as measured by the income share held by the top 10 percent of the population?

• A) China, where the income share of the top 10 percent is 31.4 percent.
• B) South Africa, where the income share of the top 10 percent is 51.3 percent.
• C) Sweden, where the income share of the top 10 percent is 30.2 percent.
• D) Mexico, where the income share of the top 10 percent is 38.9 percent.

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