As the Value of the Gini Coefficient Approaches Zero

question 47

Multiple Choice

As the value of the Gini coefficient approaches zero

• A)income distribution becomes less unequal.
• B)income distribution becomes more unequal.
• C)the percentage of the population under the poverty line increases.
• D)the percentage of the population under the poverty line decreases.

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