Figure 15.5 Figure 15.5 Shows the Lorenz Curves for Islandia and Syldavia

question 100

Multiple Choice

Figure 15.5

Figure 15.5 shows the Lorenz curves for Islandia and Syldavia.
-Refer to Figure 15.5.Which country has the more unequal distribution of income?

• A)Islandia
• B)Syldavia
• C)They may have the same absolute income distribution although their relative income distribution is different.
• D)There is insufficient information to answer the question.

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