Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Lorenz curve?

A) The Lorenz curve includes both money income and income in kind.
B) The Lorenz curve does not include unreported income obtained from the underground economy.
C) The Lorenz curve does not consider different sizes of households.
D) The Lorenz curve does not consider age differences among wage earners.


Answer: A

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