If a greater portion of income is distributed to those in the highest income quintile, the
A. Gini coefficient is less than zero.
B. Lorenz curve sags below the diagonal line of absolute equality.
C. Lorenz curve is a straight line.
D. Line of equality sags below the Lorenz curve.
Answer: B
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