In country A the income shares (in percent) received by the lowest fifth of income groups to the highest fifth of income groups is, respectively, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30. In country B the income shares (in percent) received by the lowest fifth of income groups to the highest fifth of income groups is, respectively, 5, 12, 20, 25 and 38. It follows that the

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In country A, the income distribution progresses from 10% to 30% across the quintiles, showing a more gradual increase. In country B, the lowest quintile has only 5% and the highest 38%, indicating a steeper disparity. Thus, income distribution is less equal in country B than in country A.

In Country a the Income Shares (In Percent) Received by the Lowest