- Lorenz curve: Further visually represented by the Gini coefficient. - Phillips curve: Represents a short-run trade-off, which may not hold in the long run. - Engel curve: Derived from Engel's Law regarding food expenditure proportion. - Laffer curve: Suggests that beyond a certain point, increasing tax rates may decrease tax revenue due to reduced economic activity.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I List II (Curve) (Indication)
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Poverty and Income Inequality)
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Answer: C. Engel 3. Inequality in distribution of curve income or wealth
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