Poverty Is Better Studied with Size Distribution Measures Than with Those

question 33

Multiple Choice

Poverty is better studied with size distribution measures than with those based on factor distribution because

• A)labor income may be highly concentrated in well-paid modern sector workers.
• B)some poor farmers may receive a sizable share of income in rent.
• C)income from nonmarket activities, such as foraging, may be important.
• D) All of the above.

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