Figure 18-3 -Refer to Figure 18-3.Rank the Above Panels in Terms of in Terms

question 8

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-3
-Refer to Figure 18-3.Rank the above panels in terms of most unequal income distribution to least unequal income distribution.

• A) Panel A, Panel B, Panel C
• B) Panel B, Panel C, Panel A
• C) Panel A, Panel C, Panel B
• D) Panel C, Panel B, Panel A

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