Economics HL
Economics HL
4
Chapters
117
Notes
Unit 1 - Intro To Econ & Core Concepts
Unit 1 - Intro To Econ & Core Concepts
Unit 2 - Microeconomics
Unit 2 - Microeconomics
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Unlocking National Income Stats: What They Reveal About Economies
GNI vs. GDP: Which Better Measures Economic Well-Being?
Understanding Aggregate Demand Beyond GDP
Understanding Aggregate Supply Monetarist Vs. Keynesian Views
Understanding Equilibrium Monetarist Vs Keynesian Models Explained
Understanding Macroeconomic Equilibrium: A Deep Dive
Economic Growth Blessing or Curse for Living Standards
Understanding Unemployment Myths, Measurements, and Meaning
Deflation Demystified: Why Lower Prices Aren't Always Better!
Understanding Inflation Insights & Implications For Economies
Understanding Equality Vs. Equity In Income Distribution
Understanding Economic Inequality Income vs. Wealth
Unveiling Income Inequality The Power of Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient
Understanding 2018's Lorenz Curve Income Quintile Insights
Understanding Poverty Absolute Vs. Relative Explained
Understanding Poverty Beyond Just Income Measures
Understanding Globalization, Technology, and Income Inequality Impact
Understanding Taxes From Direct To VAT Explained!
Understanding Tax Rates ATR vs MTR Explained
Unlocking Equity: How Taxation Curbs Income Inequalities
Strategies To Combat Poverty Beyond Traditional Taxation
Unraveling Money From Basics To Banking & Policy Mechanics
Understanding The Demand For Money: A Deep Dive
Central Bank's Tools Steering Money Supply & Interest Rates
Impact of Contractionary Monetary Policy on Aggregate Demand
Monetary Policy Key Strengths and Limitations Explained
Mastering Fiscal Policy How Government Spending Influences Economy
Unlocking The Power Of The Keynesian Multiplier
Unveiling Fiscal Policy: Key Advantages & Notable Disadvantages
Unlocking Economic Growth: The Power of Supply-Side Policies
Boosting Growth: The Power of Supply-Side Policies
Unveiling Supply-Side Policies: Market-Based Vs. Interventionist Insights
Unlocking Macroeconomic Objectives: Tools & Tactics for Policymakers
Mastering Price Stability: Fiscal vs. Monetary Policies
Effective Policies To Counter Different Types Of Unemployment
Macroeconomic Dilemma: Unemployment Vs. Inflation
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
IB Resources
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Economics HL
Economics HL

Unit 3 - Macroeconomics

Understanding 2018's Lorenz Curve Income Quintile Insights

Word Count Emoji
462 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Introduction to the lorenz curve 🏁

The Lorenz curve is like a magical mirror that reflects how income is shared among people in an economy. Imagine a pizza divided into five slices - some slices are huge, and others are tiny. That's how income is distributed in some countries, and the Lorenz curve helps us see that picture

Quintiles and income 🍕

  • 1st Quintile: The bottom 20% (smallest slice of pizza).
  • 2nd Quintile: The next 20% (a bit larger).
  • 3rd Quintile: Middle 20% (getting bigger).
  • 4th Quintile: Next to the top 20% (even larger).
  • 5th Quintile: The top 20% (the largest slice).

Plotting the lorenz curve 📈

  • Start with 0%: Just like starting a race, you begin at 0% for both households and income.
  • 1st Quintile (20% of households): Imagine giving the smallest slice of pizza (3.2% of the income) to the hungriest 20% of people. That's your first point.
  • 2nd Quintile (40% of households): Add the next slice, 8.4%, to the 3.2% you already gave. Now, 40% of the people have 11.6% of the pizza (second point).
  • 3rd Quintile (60% of households): Continue this process, giving the next 14.3% to reach a total of 25.9% (third point).
  • 4th Quintile (80% of households): Add another 23.0%, totaling 48.9% (fourth point).
  • 5th Quintile (100% of households): Finally, add the last 51.1% to reach 100% of the income, where every slice of the pizza has been shared.

Unlock the Full Content! File Is Locked Emoji

Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Economics HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟

Nail IB's App Icon
IB Resources
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Economics HL
Economics HL

Unit 3 - Macroeconomics

Understanding 2018's Lorenz Curve Income Quintile Insights

Word Count Emoji
462 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Introduction to the lorenz curve 🏁

The Lorenz curve is like a magical mirror that reflects how income is shared among people in an economy. Imagine a pizza divided into five slices - some slices are huge, and others are tiny. That's how income is distributed in some countries, and the Lorenz curve helps us see that picture

Quintiles and income 🍕

  • 1st Quintile: The bottom 20% (smallest slice of pizza).
  • 2nd Quintile: The next 20% (a bit larger).
  • 3rd Quintile: Middle 20% (getting bigger).
  • 4th Quintile: Next to the top 20% (even larger).
  • 5th Quintile: The top 20% (the largest slice).

Plotting the lorenz curve 📈

  • Start with 0%: Just like starting a race, you begin at 0% for both households and income.
  • 1st Quintile (20% of households): Imagine giving the smallest slice of pizza (3.2% of the income) to the hungriest 20% of people. That's your first point.
  • 2nd Quintile (40% of households): Add the next slice, 8.4%, to the 3.2% you already gave. Now, 40% of the people have 11.6% of the pizza (second point).
  • 3rd Quintile (60% of households): Continue this process, giving the next 14.3% to reach a total of 25.9% (third point).
  • 4th Quintile (80% of households): Add another 23.0%, totaling 48.9% (fourth point).
  • 5th Quintile (100% of households): Finally, add the last 51.1% to reach 100% of the income, where every slice of the pizza has been shared.

Unlock the Full Content! File Is Locked Emoji

Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Economics HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟

AI Assist

Expand

AI Avatar
Hello there,
how can I help you today?