A Lorenz Curve That Is Perfectly Straight Indicates

question 120

Multiple Choice

A Lorenz curve that is perfectly straight indicates

• A) that society is very rich.
• B) that a small portion of the population accounts for most of the income.
• C) that a large portion of the population accounts for most of the income.
• D) complete income equality.

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