When the Actual Lorenz Curve Is as Far Away from the 45-Degree

question 18

Multiple Choice

When the actual Lorenz curve is as far away from the 45-degree line as possible, there is

• A)perfect income equality.
• B)perfect income inequality.
• C)a more equal distribution of income than before.
• D)a less equal distribution of income than before.

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