The Lorenz Curve

question 86

Multiple Choice

The Lorenz curve

• A) explains why some households have different incomes.
• B) graphically shows the degree of income inequality.
• C) graphically shows the amount of wealth in a country.
• D) explains why income is equally distributed.

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