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Which billionaire ranks highest in net worth according to the 2023 data?
Which billionaire ranks highest in net worth according to the 2023 data?
The Gini coefficient is a measure used to assess wealth equality in a population.
The Gini coefficient is a measure used to assess wealth equality in a population.
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Define poverty in the context of global economic inequality.
Define poverty in the context of global economic inequality.
Poverty refers to the condition where individuals lack sufficient financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.
Economic __________ is often driven by factors such as wage disparities, lack of education, and unequal access to opportunities.
Economic __________ is often driven by factors such as wage disparities, lack of education, and unequal access to opportunities.
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Match the following causes of inequality with their descriptions:
Match the following causes of inequality with their descriptions:
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What does the Kuznets curve suggest about the relationship between income inequality and economic development?
What does the Kuznets curve suggest about the relationship between income inequality and economic development?
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The share of the world population living in absolute poverty has consistently increased since 1820.
The share of the world population living in absolute poverty has consistently increased since 1820.
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What is the international poverty line (IPV) set by the United Nations in 2015 for extreme poverty?
What is the international poverty line (IPV) set by the United Nations in 2015 for extreme poverty?
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The transfer of labor from agriculture to ______ is identified as a key factor contributing to income inequality during the early stages of economic development.
The transfer of labor from agriculture to ______ is identified as a key factor contributing to income inequality during the early stages of economic development.
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Which year was associated with the lowest Gini coefficient, indicating the least income inequality among selected countries from the data?
Which year was associated with the lowest Gini coefficient, indicating the least income inequality among selected countries from the data?
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Match the following countries with their reported Gini coefficients in the year 2000:
Match the following countries with their reported Gini coefficients in the year 2000:
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In 1876, Peru had a higher reported Gini coefficient than Brazil.
In 1876, Peru had a higher reported Gini coefficient than Brazil.
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What percentage of the world population lived on less than $10 a day, according to the poverty statistics?
What percentage of the world population lived on less than $10 a day, according to the poverty statistics?
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What does a Gini coefficient of 0 indicate?
What does a Gini coefficient of 0 indicate?
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Inter-national inequality refers to the distribution of wealth within a single nation.
Inter-national inequality refers to the distribution of wealth within a single nation.
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What social problems are linked to inequality?
What social problems are linked to inequality?
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The ______ coefficient helps to assess income inequality among a population.
The ______ coefficient helps to assess income inequality among a population.
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The term 'inequality extraction ratio' refers to what?
The term 'inequality extraction ratio' refers to what?
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Social stratification does not have an impact on wealth distribution.
Social stratification does not have an impact on wealth distribution.
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Name one factor that contributes to income inequality.
Name one factor that contributes to income inequality.
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Global inequality is the combination of both intra-national and ______ inequality.
Global inequality is the combination of both intra-national and ______ inequality.
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Match the Gini coefficients with their respective maximum feasible inequality:
Match the Gini coefficients with their respective maximum feasible inequality:
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Which model is used to illustrate the distribution of income inequality graphically?
Which model is used to illustrate the distribution of income inequality graphically?
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Study Notes
Inequality Today
- Top ten in the list of wealthiest people are mostly in the United States.
- Elon Musk surpasses Bernard Arnault's net worth to become the top 1 in 2023.
Inequality and Poverty
- Inequality involves the unequal distribution of wealth and income within a society.
- Poverty is the state of being poor, characterized by limited income, access to essential resources and opportunities.
- The International Poverty Line (IPV) is set at $1.90 per day (measured in purchasing power parity).
- Around 10% of the world's population lives below the IPV.
- Extreme poverty is significantly decreasing, especially since 1970.
- The IPV is considered extremely low.
Measuring Inequality
- Gini-coefficient measures inequality distribution of wealth from 0 to 1, where 0 indicates perfect equality and 1 perfect inequality.
- Gini index is calculated by multiplying the Gini-coefficient by 100.
- Lorenz curve depicts income distribution, showing the relationship between the cumulative percentage of population and their corresponding cumulative percentage of income.
- The maximum "Gini" is the theoretical upper boundary of inequality, based on individual subsistence levels that can be sustained by a society.
- The "inequality extraction ratio" compares measured Gini to the Maximum Gini.
Inequality and Industrialization
- Kuznets curve suggests an inverted U-shape relationship between per capita income and inequality during the early stages of industrialization.
- Kuznets emphasized the role of labor shifts from agriculture to industry in driving inequality.
Global Inequality Trends
- Global intra-national inequality has been rising since the 1980s.
Poverty Trends
- The share of the world population living in absolute poverty has been declining over time.
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Explore the dynamics of wealth inequality and poverty in today's world. This quiz delves into the trends of wealth distribution, the metrics used to measure inequality, and the impact of poverty on society. Understand key concepts like the Gini coefficient and the International Poverty Line.
