Which of the Following Statements About Global Inequality During the Past

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about global inequality during the past twenty years is accurate?

• A) The global Gini coefficient shows that countries have become more equal relative to each other.
• B) The global Gini coefficient shows that countries have become less equal relative to each other.
• C) The global Gini coefficient has dropped slightly but remains high.
• D) The global distribution of domestic or international wealth has not changed.

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Definitions:

Organized Crime

Structured groups engaged in criminal activities, often for profit, such as drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.

Burglary

The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft.

Shoplifting

The act of stealing goods from a store by concealing them and leaving the premises without paying.

Commercial Establishments

Places of business that are engaged in activities aimed at selling goods and services to consumers.