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Chapter 17, Problem 2P
To determine
(a)
To graph:
The Lorenz curve for perfect equality.
To determine
(b)
To graph:
The Lorenz curve for perfect inequality.
To determine
(c)
To graph:
The Lorenz curve showing some inequality.
To determine
(d)
To graph:
The ratio of areas in the curve that equals the Gini coefficient.
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