Which one of the following is the most likely to be associated with an increase in the incidence of poverty?

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Which one of the following is the most likely to be associated with an increase in the incidence of poverty?

A) The Gini coefficient falls substantially.

B) The number of single persons with children and of single pensioners has increased substantially.

C) The real income of those in the top 20% of income earners falls by 10%.
D) The number of people earning below the level of income support has decreased.
 
 
 

 

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