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1.7 The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality (A-level only)

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The table below shows the distribution of total household wealth in an economy for the years 2015 and 2023.

Household Wealth Decile2015 Share of Total Wealth (%)2023 Share of Total Wealth (%)
Poorest 20%1.21.8
Second 20%4.85.5
Third 20%11.012.2
Fourth 20%23.024.5
Richest 20%60.056.0

Between 2015 and 2023, which of the following is a correct conclusion?

The absolute value of assets owned by the poorest 20% of households must have increased.

There has been a corresponding reduction in the Gini coefficient for disposable income.

The Gini coefficient for wealth has decreased, indicating a more equal distribution of wealth.

Relative poverty in this economy has been successfully eradicated.

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