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jerry coleman

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on: Sep 3, 2018
The Gini Coefficient refers to the
 
  a. percentage breakdown of those living below and above the poverty line.
  b. income ratio of the top and bottom fractions of society.
  c. relative rise in income for certain segments of society.
  d. absolute rise of a country's income.

Question 2

Which are NOT measures of inequality and poverty mentioned in the text?
 
  a. Average income and Racial Equality
  b. Poverty Level and Average Income
  c. Racial equality and General Equality
  d. Gini Coefficient and Purchasing Power Parity


Ksanderson1296

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Reply #1 on: Sep 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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