Exhibit 12-3 Lorenz curve for an economy
If this economy's distribution of income becomes more equal, then the Lorenz curve shown in Exhibit 12-3 will:
A. move closer to the 45° line.
B. become more bowed outward.
C. lie above the 45° line.
D. shift down and to the right.
Answer: A
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