The Lorenz Curve Maps

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Lorenz curve maps:

• A) the cumulative percentage of the population against the cumulative percentage of income earned by those people.
• B) each quintile of the population in order of income-earned against the average income earned by those people.
• C) GDP per capita against what people really earn by quintile.
• D) None of these describes what the Lorenz curve maps.

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Definitions:

Mutual Support

A form of help and assistance shared between individuals or groups, often to achieve common goals or overcome similar problems.

Respite Care

Short-term, temporary care provided to individuals needing assistance, offering relief for their usual caregivers.

Social Worker

A professional dedicated to helping individuals, families, and groups improve their well-being and address social and personal challenges.

Hospital Care

The services provided by hospitals to treat patients with preventive, curative, rehabilitative, or palliative care.