A Lorenz curve graphic shows:

a. what equal and unequal distribution of income will look like in the future.

b. what perfect equality of the income distribution looks like compared to the actual income distribution.

c. what perfect inequality of the income distribution looks like compared to perfect equality of the income distribution.

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Karina Bird

Social Studies

21 December, 12:26

A Lorenz curve graphic shows:

a. what equal and unequal distribution of income will look like in the future.

b. what perfect equality of the income distribution looks like compared to the actual income distribution.

c. what perfect inequality of the income distribution looks like compared to perfect equality of the income distribution.

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Lailah Garrison · Answer 1

b. What perfect equality of the income distribution looks like compared to the actual income distribution

Explanation:

The Lorenz Curve is the graphical representation of the wealth distribution among the population. It is actually the distribution of income curve. Lorenz Curve was developed by Max Lorenz in the year 1906. This curve represents the proportion of income which is earned by a given percentage of the population. The Lorenz Curve which is more bowed out means there is higher income inequality in the country.

Thus it represents the perfect income equality distribution to that of the actual income distribution.

Hence the correct answer is (b).