All but Which One of the Following Statements About the Gini

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Multiple Choice

All but which one of the following statements about the Gini coefficient is true?

• A)The Gini coefficient reflects the data shown in the Lorenz curve.
• B)The Gini coefficient equals zero when there is perfect equality.
• C)The Gini coefficient increases as income inequality increases.
• D)The Gini coefficient must fall when the amount of income in an economy increases.
• E)The Gini coefficient equals one when there is perfect inequality.

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