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The Gini coefficient is used to measure:

AIncome inequality

BEconomic growth rate

CPoverty levels

DOverall human development

Answer:

A. Income inequality

Read Explanation:

  • The Gini coefficient measures the distribution of income among a population, with a higher value indicating greater inequality.


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