The Gini ratio in Brazil was over 0.6 in 1990 and fell to 0.5 in 2010.This change means that between 1990 and 2010,income inequality ________ and the Lorenz curve moved ________ the 45-degree line.

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A lower Gini ratio indicates decreased income inequality, as the Gini ratio measures the degree of income inequality in a society. The Lorenz curve shows the distribution of income, and moving closer to the 45-degree line indicates a more equal distribution of income. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

The Gini Ratio in Brazil Was Over 0