The Figure Above Shows Lorenz Curves for a Nation

question 154

Multiple Choice

The figure above shows Lorenz curves for a nation.
-Based on the figure above,which of the following can cause a movement from point C to point D on the Lorenz curve for income?

• A) an increase in income for the bottom 60 percent of households
• B) an increase in income for the bottom 80 percent of households
• C) a decrease in income for the bottom 60 percent of households
• D) a decrease in income for the bottom 80 percent of households
• E) None of the above answers is correct.

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