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Q-00004026

Besides size of per capita income, what other property of income is important in comparing two or more societies?

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Answer

Income distribution is critical. Two countries with the same PCI can have vastly different wealth gaps. For example, Country A (equal incomes) vs. Country B (extreme inequality) in Table 1.2.

Solution:

Income distribution is critical. Two countries with the same PCI can have vastly different wealth gaps. For example, Country A (equal incomes) vs. Country B (extreme inequality) in Table 1.2.

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