An increase in income equality causes the Lorenz curve to become ...

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An increase in income equality causes the Lorenz curve to become more bowed away from the line of equality.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If crime rates in the United States fall, can incumbent lawmakers rightfully claim credit? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Probably not. Lower crime rates can occur for many reasons including a change in the age distribution of the population and lower unemployment rates. One cannot simply conclude that the lawmakers in office were responsible for the lower crime rates, until other plausible reasons have been ruled out.