What Is the Approximate Gini Coefficient Associated with the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate Gini coefficient associated with the following income distribution? $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Household } & \text { Share of } & \text { Currulative Share } \\\text { Percentile } & \text { Income } & \text { of income } \\20 ^ { \text {th } } & 0.05 & 0.05 \\40 ^ { \text {th } } & 0.10 & 0.15 \\60 ^ { \text {th } } & 0.20 & 0.35 \\80 ^ { \text {th } } & 0.25 & 0.60 \\100 ^ { \text {th } } & 0.40 & 1.00\end{array}$$

• A) 0.08
• B) 0.13
• C) 0.23
• D) 0.34
• E) 0.48

Recognize the role of source factors such as credibility, expertise, and attractiveness in persuasion.

Understand message factors such as fear appeals, message framing, and the structure of arguments in persuasive communication.

Comprehend audience factors, including self-esteem and intelligence, affecting the persuasion process.

Grasp concepts like cognitive dissonance and how they relate to attitude and behavior change.

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