Distribution of Income
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Interactive Tool
This simulation explores how productivity influences the distribution of income and how government policy influences the redistribution of income. Enter 25 fictitious household incomes to see the breakdown by quintile and the Lorenz curve for the data set. Refer to the Math in the Real World lesson Distribution of Income, for more information about using this interactive in your classroom.
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