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List and explain how income inequality arises?

Principles of Economics 2e

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ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter15: Poverty And Economic Inequality

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16RQ: What is the difference between poverty and income inequality?

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