All real-world Lorenz curves are below the diagonal line because income is always distributed unequally in the real world.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

The diagonal line represents a perfectly equal distribution of income. The Lorenz curve cannot be above the diagonal line by definition, but in the real world, income distribution is unequal.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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