On the Lorenz curve graph, the area between the line of equality and the Lorenz curve is 2,500, and the entire area beneath the line of equality is 5,000. What does the Gini ratio equal?

What will be an ideal response?


The Gini ratio is the ratio of the area between the line of equality and the Lorenz curve to the entire area beneath the line of equality. So the Gini ratio is 2,500/5,0000 = 0.5.

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