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AP Microeconomics 6.5.1: Income Inequality

Interpret Lorenz curves and income distributions to measure inequality and compare economic outcomes.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Microeconomics

POL-5.A—Define measures of economic inequality in income and wealth question 1

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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.

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