Which of the Following Statements About Global Inequality During the Past

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about global inequality during the past 20 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 much more unequal relative to each other.
• C)Most countries' domestic populations have become more equal internally.
• D)The global distribution of domestic or international wealth has not changed.
• E)The global Gini coefficient has dropped slightly but remains high.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Variation

Regular variations in data that happen at consistent intervals because of seasonal influences.

Deseasonalizing

The process of removing the seasonal components of data to analyze and forecast trends more accurately.

Regression Analysis

is a statistical method for investigating and modeling the relationship between variables.

Dependent Variable

The factor in a model or experiment predicted to vary as a result of modifications in the independent variables.