The graph shown below illustrates the Lorenz Curves in Country X and Country Y in 2021. Note that the Lorenz Curve for Country Y starts out below but eventually intersects and passes above the Lorenz Curve for Country X. These curves provide a graphical illustration of the _____ in each country. CFI

The graph shown below illustrates the Lorenz Curves in Country X and Country Y in 2021. Note that the Lorenz Curve for Country Y starts out below but eventually intersects and passes above the Lorenz Curve for Country X. These curves provide a graphical illustration of the _____ in each country. CFI

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter15: Poverty And Economic Inequality

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7SCQ: Table 15.9 shows the share of income going to each quintile of the income distribution for the...

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Instructions: 1. Refer to the MCONNEL TEXTBOOK CHAPTER 23. DON'T USE ANY OTHER SOURCES Describe the distribution of income in the United States by personal income categories by households and quintile distribution by households. Explain how a Lorenz curve is used to describe income inequality. Define Gini ratio List seven causes of an unequal income distribution. State and evaluate the cases for and against income inequality. Define poverty as the Federal government does. Identify the rate of poverty in the U.S., and the incidence of poverty for various demographic groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, and female-headed households; identify some of the reasons for the poverty of each group. Define social insurance. Describe the major social insurance programs. What is a public assistance program? Describe the major public assistance (welfare) programs.
nd Study Tools tions ccess Tips cess Tips Back 2. Constructing a Lorenz curve from income shares data The following table shows the approximate income distribution for Colombia, Ukraine, and Turkey in 2011. In particular, it shows the income shares of each quintile of the income distribution. Income Group Lowest quintile Second quintile Third quintile Fourth quintile Highest quintile Percentage of Total Income, 2011 Turkey Colombia Ukraine 2 9 5 6 14 10 17 14 21 50 18 63 22 38 has the most total income. On the following graph, plot the Lorenz curves for the three countries. Plot Colombia's Lorenz curve using the green points (triangle symbol), Ukraine's Lorenz curve using the blue points (circle symbol), and Turkey's Lorenz curve using the purple points (diamond symbol) Note: Plot your points in the order in which you would like them connected. Line segments will connect the points automatically.