A Lorenz Curve Measures the ________ on the Vertical Axis

question 14

Multiple Choice

A Lorenz curve measures the ________ on the vertical axis.

• A) cumulative percentage of money income
• B) cumulative percentage of family wealth
• C) cumulative percentage of families
• D) demand of families on welfare

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