Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)If the Gini coefficient is large, then the space between the Lorenz curve and the line of perfect income equality will be small.
• B)If the Gini coefficient is 1.00, then the Lorenz curve and the line of perfect income equality coincide.
• C)If the government succeeds in decreasing income inequality, then the Gini coefficient will decrease.
• D)If the Gini coefficient is 0.50, then one-half of the households earn one-half of the income, and the other half of the households earn the other half.

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Definitions:

Market Shares

The percentage of total sales or total revenue generated by a company in a particular market.

Price Leadership

Price leadership occurs when one leading company in an industry sets the price for its products, and other companies in the industry follow suit, often seen in oligopolistic markets.

Product Differentiation

Product Differentiation is the process by which companies distinguish their products from those of competitors on aspects like quality, design, or brand.

Price Leadership

A market situation where one leading firm sets the price of goods or services, and other firms in the industry follow suit, typically seen in oligopolies.