As the Distribution of Income Becomes More Equal, the Lorenz

question 85

True/False

As the distribution of income becomes more equal, the Lorenz curve comes closer to the 45-degree line.

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Definitions:

Inefficiency

A situation where resources are not used in the best possible way, leading to wastage or less optimal outcomes.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of a good or service at which quantity demanded equals quantity supplied, leading to a stable market condition.

Producer Surplus

The disparity between the price at which sellers are ready to offer a product and the price they actually get.

Price Floor

A government-imposed limit below which prices cannot fall, typically used to ensure that producers can cover their costs.