If New England Had a Gini Coefficient Measure of Income

question 14

Multiple Choice

If New England had a Gini coefficient measure of income inequality of 0.32 and the Middle Colonies had a Gini coefficient of 0.65, which of the following would be most accurate?

• A) The Middle Colonies would have a higher per capita income.
• B) The Middle Colonies would have a lower per capita income.
• C) The Middle Colonies would have greater income inequality.
• D) The Middle Colonies' income was growing faster.

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