Which of the Following Summarizes the Information Provided by a Lorenz

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summarizes the information provided by a Lorenz curve?

• A)the Lorenz coefficient
• B)the income distribution ratio
• C)the Gini coefficient
• D)the slope (the rise divided by the run)of the Lorenz curve at a particular point on the curve

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