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🗳️ap comparative government and politics review

Gini Coefficient in AP Comparative Government and Politics

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Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team

Definition

The Gini coefficient is a measure of income inequality within a population. It ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (maximum inequality), with higher values indicating greater income disparities.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 Policies and Economic Liberalization

Unit 5