If New England Had a Gini Coefficient of 0

question 19

Multiple Choice

If New England had a Gini coefficient 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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