A Lorenz curve measures

A) the benefits received through welfare programs.
B) the actual income distribution and compares it to an equal income distribution.
C) the degree to which income taxes are regressive.
D) the effect of flat taxes on income distribution.


B

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Accountants use only ________ costs in their computations of short-run total cost.

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