Which of the following is a tool to measure income inequality? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a tool to measure income inequality?
A. Laffer Curve
B. Phillips Curve
C. Engel Curve
D. Lorenz Curve
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Lorenz Curve plots the cumulative percentage of income against the cumulative percentage of population and is used to measure income inequality (along with the Gini coefficient).

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A. unreported economic activities outside the formal sector
B. stock market
C. formal sector activities
D. banking sector

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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