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QUESTION 11

A Gini coefficient of zero means there is

		perfect income equality.
		perfect income inequality.
		a more equal distribution of income than before.
		a less equal distribution of income than before.
		the same distribution of income as before.

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QUESTION 12

The larger the Gini coefficient, the

		greater the degree of income inequality.
		greater the degree of income equality.
		smaller the population.
		larger the population.
		b and d

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QUESTION 13

Smith and Jones work at very similar jobs, but Smith earns almost 30 percent more a day than Jones. This is a case of __________ discrimination.

		gender
		religious
		wage
		ethnic
		There is not enough information to answer the question.

1 points

QUESTION 14

The closer the Gini coefficient is to zero, the

		greater the degree of income inequality.
		less the degree of income inequality.
		greater the degree of discrimination.
		less the degree of discrimination.

1 points

QUESTION 15

Smith and Jones are different when it comes to taking risk. Smith will assume much more risk than Jones. It follows that

		Smith will earn more income than Jones.
		Jones will earn more income than Smith.
		Smith has a higher probability than Jones of earning a higher income.
		Smith has a higher probability than Jones of earning a lower income.
		c and d

Why is there a growing disparity between the rich and poor in the US? What are some of the reasons for this and what should the government do to bring about growing equality with income? Do we as citizens have an ethical responsibility to help the poor?

Why is there a growing disparity between the rich and poor in the US?

What are some of the reasons for this and what should the government do to bring about growing equality with income?

Do we as citizens have an ethical responsibility to help the poor?

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