Microeconomics (Book Only)
Microeconomics (Book Only)
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ISBN: 9781285738307
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Distinguish the income inequality between two persons.

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It cannot be agreed that the total income earned by different income groups must be always earned unequal. It can be equal to as shown in the below table:

Table 1

YearIncome($) of individual AIncome($) of individual B
20101000015000
20111500020000
20122000025000
20132500030000
20143500015000
Total105,000105,000

The above table shows that both the individuals earn unequal in each of five years. However, the total income earned by them over five year is equal. Therefore, it cannot be always agreed that different income groups always earn differently.

Economics Concept Introduction

Income inequality: Income inequality refers to the income that is distributed among individuals unequally.

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