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Chapter 30, Problem 15P
To determine
Concept introduction:
Lorenz curve: Lorenz curve is the graphic method of studying dispersion. It is used to show the extent of departure dispersion between equal distribution and actual distribution of a variable.
Gini co-efficient: The Gini coefficient is the ratio of the area between the line of perfect equality and the Lorenz curve to the area between the line of perfect equality and the line of perfect inequality. More inequality means higher coefficient and vice versa.
Gini Coefficient = A/(A+B)
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