In a Lorenz Curve Diagram,the Size of the Area Between

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a Lorenz curve diagram,the size of the area between the Lorenz curve and the diagonal line represents

• A)the degree of inequality in the distribution of income.
• B)the percentage of income received by the bottom 20% of families.
• C)the dollar incomes of the bottom 40% of families.
• D)the percentage of income received by the top 5% of families.
• E)complete income equality.

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Poor People

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