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question 12

Multiple Choice

Figure 16.6 Figure 16.6 shows the Lorenz curves for Islandia and Syldavia.
-Refer to Figure 16.6.Which country has the more unequal distribution of income?

• A)Islandia
• B)Syldavia
• C)They may have the same absolute income distribution although their relative income distribution is different.
• D)There is insufficient information to answer the question.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

This economic term represents the excess profit that producers make over the minimum amount they would be willing to accept for selling their goods, highlighting the benefit to sellers in a market.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the sum consumers are ready and financially able to spend on a product or service and the sum they actually spend.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or services, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline.

Elastic Supply

A situation where the quantity supplied of a good changes significantly in response to changes in its price.