Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
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ISBN: 9781319113278
Author: David Anderson, Margaret Ray
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 14R, Problem 22MCQ
To determine

The Lorenz curve for Equalville when everyone in the state earns the same income.

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Answer to Problem 22MCQ

From the available options, the correct option is straight and upward-sloping.

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When every person in Equalville earns the same income, then the Lorenz curve would be straight and upward-sloping because there is equal distribution of income in the state. And, when the income distribution is more equal, the Lorenz curve would be a straight line at 45 degrees which slopes upward. Therefore, this curve would not deliver a downward, flat, or circular slope on the graph. Here, the correct option is d (straight and upward-sloping), and all options: a, b, c, and e are incorrect.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction: The Lorenz curve shows the graphical representation of inequality in income and inequality in wealth which was developed by Max Lorenz.

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