Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
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Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
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Chapter 18, Problem 2.2P
(a)
To determine
Identify the equality among income distribution in 2014 and 2015.
(b)
To determine
Identify the values of Gini coefficients in 2014 and 2015.
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