The Following Income Distribution Data Define Points on Lorenz Curves

question 91

Multiple Choice

The following income distribution data define points on Lorenz curves, where x represents the fraction of a certain country's population and L(x) the cumulative percent of income held by fraction x. Use this data and a numerical method to evaluate and hence to find the Gini coefficient of income for this country in 1995 and 2003. Round your answers to three decimal places.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

The state in which the supply and demand for a good or service are balanced, leading to a stable price.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the total price consumers are ready and able to fork over for a good or service and the sum they ultimately pay.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually do pay.