A Lorenz Curve Is a Graph That Shows

question 16

Multiple Choice

A Lorenz curve is a graph that shows

• A) the equity versus efficiency trade-off.
• B) how many households are living in poverty.
• C) the trade-off between inflation and unemployment.
• D) the distribution of household income.

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