What conclusion can be reached from the following data on income shares?
A)absolute poverty is more widespread in Bangladesh
B)the size distribution of income is more unequal in Indonesia
C)Bangladesh had adopted a strategy of redistribution with growth
D)growth in Bangladesh is calculated using poverty weights rather than income weights

Question

What conclusion can be reached from the following data on income shares? 
A)absolute poverty is more widespread in Bangladesh 
B)the size distribution of income is more unequal in Indonesia 
C)Bangladesh had adopted a strategy of redistribution with growth 
D)growth in Bangladesh is calculated using poverty weights rather than income weights

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data shows that the income shares in Indonesia are more unequal, indicating a larger income gap between the rich and the poor. This suggests that absolute poverty may be less widespread in Indonesia, as a smaller portion of the population is likely to be living in extreme poverty. The data does not provide any information about redistribution strategies or the use of poverty weights in calculating growth rates.

What Conclusion Can Be Reached from the Following Data on Income