CAIE A-Level Economics A2 11.4.2 Income Distribution Questions

Practise drawing and interpreting Lorenz curves, comparing Gini coefficients and explaining how taxes, benefits and wages change household income distribution.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Economics 9708
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Draw and interpret Lorenz curves, compare Gini coefficients and explain how taxes, benefits and wages alter income distribution.

CAIE A-Level Economics A2 11.4.2 Income Distribution Questions question 1

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The table shows the values of the Gini coefficient for some countries in a given year.

Table for Question CAIE A-Level Economics A2 11.4.2 Income Distribution Questions question 1 — CAIE A-Level Economics A2

Using this information, which statement is correct?

A

Income is distributed more equally in Denmark than France.

B

Income is distributed more equally in Namibia than Zambia.

C

Income per capita is higher in Zambia than Namibia.

D

There are proportionally more people below the poverty line in Zambia than France.

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