The Lorenz Curve Is Especially Helpful for Seeing How Income

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Lorenz curve is especially helpful for seeing how income inequality

• A) varies in each country.
• B) has changed over time.
• C) reflects the different causational factors.
• D) always decreases in developed economies.
• E) can be resolved through public policy.

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Definitions:

Temperaments

Innate parts of our personality that influence our reactions to the environment, including our activity level, emotional intensity, and sociability.

Self-concepts

An individual's perception of their own strengths, weaknesses, and unique qualities.

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Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual's behavior in various situations.

Self-serving Bias

A common tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to personal factors while attributing their failures to external factors.