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Lorenz Curves

Lorenz Curves

Lorenz curve showing the line of equality, the Lorenz curve, areas A and B, and the point where the poorest 40% receive 15% of income

A Lorenz curve shows how income or wealth is distributed across a population. The horizontal axis shows the cumulative percentage of the population, ranked from poorest to richest, while the vertical axis shows the cumulative percentage of total income or wealth received.

3.3.2 measuring income and wealth inequality Lesson

  1. Intl A Level
  2. /Economics
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Step-by-step lessons on CIE Intl A Level Economics 3.3.2 measuring income and wealth inequality. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

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