The Lorenz Curve
Description: The Lorenz Curve is a graphical representation of the cumulative distribution of income or wealth. It is used to measure economic inequality. A more unequal distribution will result in a Lorenz curve that is further from the line of perfect equality. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: economics economic inequality the lorenz curve |
What is the Lorenz Curve?
What does the Lorenz Curve show?
What is the line of perfect equality on the Lorenz Curve?
What does a Lorenz Curve that is further from the line of perfect equality indicate?
What is the Gini coefficient?
How is the Gini coefficient calculated?
What is the range of the Gini coefficient?
What is a higher Gini coefficient indicative of?
What is the relationship between the Lorenz Curve and the Gini coefficient?
What are some of the factors that can affect the shape of the Lorenz Curve?
What are some of the policy implications of the Lorenz Curve?
What are some of the limitations of the Lorenz Curve?
What are some of the alternative measures of economic inequality?
Which measure of economic inequality is the most commonly used?
What is the relationship between economic inequality and economic growth?