AP Microeconomics 6.5: Income Distribution
Interpret income distributions and tax systems to evaluate inequality and economic equity.
- Syllabus
- Effective Fall 2025
- Course
- AP Microeconomics
Covered syllabus points
6.5 Inequality question 1
On the Lorenz curve, all of the following are true except
A
line A shows more income inequality than line B.
B
line A shows perfect income equality.
C
line B shows less income inequality than line C.
D
line C shows greater income inequality than line A .
E
on line A, 50\% of families earn 50\% of the total income.
6.5 Inequality question 2
Which of the following is most likely to cause an increase in income inequality in a country?
A
Increasing access to financial markets for people in low-income groups
B
Providing subsidized job training to people in low-income groups
C
Providing free higher education to people in low-income groups
D
Implementing a progressive income tax structure
E
Implementing a regressive income tax structure
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