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A way to graphically represent income or wealth inequalityGroup of answer choicesNAFTALorenz curveInvisible handAmericanization

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A way to graphically represent income or wealth inequalityGroup of answer choicesNAFTALorenz curveInvisible handAmericanization

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The Lorenz curve is a graphical representation of income or wealth inequality. Here are the steps to create a Lorenz curve:

  1. Arrange the population from the poorest to the richest.
  2. On the x-axis, plot the cumulative percentage of the population. Start with 0% at the origin and end with 100% (the total population).
  3. On the y-axis, plot the cumulative percentage of income or wealth. Start with 0% (the poorest person's income/wealth) and end with 100% (the total income/wealth).
  4. Connect the points to create the Lorenz curve.

The further the Lorenz curve is from the line of equality (the 45-degree line), the greater the inequality.

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