On the Lorenz Curve, a Perfectly Equal Distribution of Income

question 18

Multiple Choice

On the Lorenz curve, a perfectly equal distribution of income would be represented by:

• A) a line with a slope of 1.
• B) a horizontal line.
• C) a vertical line.
• D) an upward-shaped curve.

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