Exploring Economics
Exploring Economics
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ISBN: 9781544336329
Author: Robert L. Sexton
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
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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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