What Does a Gini Coefficient of 0.400 Mean

question 238

Multiple Choice

What does a Gini coefficient of 0.400 mean?

• A) The area below the Lorenz curve represents 40% of the area below the equal distribution line.
• B) The area above the Lorenz curve represents 40% of the area below the equal distribution line.
• C) The Lorenz curve has a slope of 0.4 at its midpoint.
• D) The Lorenz curve has a minimum slope of 0.4.

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