Population and Inequality

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What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes among different groups of people?

  1. Social inequality

  2. Economic inequality

  3. Political inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social inequality, economic inequality, and political inequality are all terms used to describe the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes among different groups of people.

Which of the following is a common measure of economic inequality?

  1. Gini coefficient

  2. Lorenz curve

  3. Palma ratio

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve, and Palma ratio are all common measures of economic inequality.

What is the term used to describe the process by which the gap between the rich and the poor widens?

  1. Polarization

  2. Divergence

  3. Stratification

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polarization, divergence, and stratification are all terms used to describe the process by which the gap between the rich and the poor widens.

Which of the following is a common cause of economic inequality?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Unequal access to education

  3. Unequal access to healthcare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination, unequal access to education, and unequal access to healthcare are all common causes of economic inequality.

What is the term used to describe the idea that economic inequality is inevitable and cannot be reduced?

  1. The natural order of things

  2. The iron law of wages

  3. The Malthusian trap

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The natural order of things, the iron law of wages, and the Malthusian trap are all terms used to describe the idea that economic inequality is inevitable and cannot be reduced.

Which of the following is a common consequence of economic inequality?

  1. Social unrest

  2. Political instability

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social unrest, political instability, and environmental degradation are all common consequences of economic inequality.

What is the term used to describe the idea that economic inequality can be reduced through government intervention?

  1. Social democracy

  2. Welfare state

  3. Progressive taxation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social democracy, welfare state, and progressive taxation are all terms used to describe the idea that economic inequality can be reduced through government intervention.

Which of the following is an example of a progressive tax?

  1. Income tax

  2. Sales tax

  3. Property tax

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Income tax is an example of a progressive tax, which means that the tax rate increases as the income level increases.

What is the term used to describe the idea that economic inequality is caused by individual choices and behaviors?

  1. The culture of poverty

  2. The Protestant work ethic

  3. The American dream

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The culture of poverty, the Protestant work ethic, and the American dream are all terms used to describe the idea that economic inequality is caused by individual choices and behaviors.

Which of the following is a common argument against government intervention to reduce economic inequality?

  1. It is unfair to punish successful people.

  2. It stifles economic growth.

  3. It creates a culture of dependency.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is unfair to punish successful people, it stifles economic growth, and it creates a culture of dependency are all common arguments against government intervention to reduce economic inequality.

What is the term used to describe the idea that economic inequality is a necessary evil?

  1. The invisible hand

  2. The free market

  3. The law of supply and demand

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The invisible hand, the free market, and the law of supply and demand are all terms used to describe the idea that economic inequality is a necessary evil.

Which of the following is a common argument in favor of government intervention to reduce economic inequality?

  1. It promotes social justice.

  2. It increases economic efficiency.

  3. It reduces social unrest.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It promotes social justice, it increases economic efficiency, and it reduces social unrest are all common arguments in favor of government intervention to reduce economic inequality.

What is the term used to describe the idea that economic inequality is caused by structural factors, such as the global economy and technological change?

  1. The new economy

  2. The information age

  3. The post-industrial society

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The new economy, the information age, and the post-industrial society are all terms used to describe the idea that economic inequality is caused by structural factors, such as the global economy and technological change.

Which of the following is a common argument against the idea that economic inequality is caused by structural factors?

  1. It ignores the role of individual choices and behaviors.

  2. It is too pessimistic about the future.

  3. It is based on outdated economic theories.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It ignores the role of individual choices and behaviors, it is too pessimistic about the future, and it is based on outdated economic theories are all common arguments against the idea that economic inequality is caused by structural factors.

What is the term used to describe the idea that economic inequality can be reduced through international cooperation?

  1. Global governance

  2. Sustainable development

  3. The Millennium Development Goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Global governance, sustainable development, and the Millennium Development Goals are all terms used to describe the idea that economic inequality can be reduced through international cooperation.

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