Inequality and its Impact on Society

What is the paradox mentioned in the text?

• The rich countries have higher life expectancy than the poor countries

• There is no relationship between a country's wealth and its life expectancy

• There are social gradients in health within societies

• Income differences have no impact on society

What measure of income differences is used in the data?

• Gross national income per capita

• Difference between the top 20% and bottom 20% income

• Average income of the top 20%

• Income inequality index

Which countries are more unequal according to the data?

• Japan, Finland, Norway, Sweden

• U.K., Portugal, USA, Singapore

• Israel, Greece, Portugal

• Norway, USA

What does the data show about the relationship between inequality and social problems?

• There is no correlation between inequality and social problems

• Inequality is directly proportional to social problems

• Inequality has a negative impact on social problems

• Inequality has a positive impact on social problems

What is the main factor contributing to the differences in violence rates?

• Higher crime rates

• Harsher sentencing

• Lack of trust in society

• Inequality in income

Which countries have higher social mobility?

• U.K., USA

• Japan, Finland

• Sweden, Norway

• Singapore, Portugal

What is the main conclusion drawn from the data?

• Greater equality is achieved through taxation and welfare state

• Greater equality is achieved through smaller income differences before tax

• Greater equality is achieved through both taxation and smaller income differences before tax

• Greater equality is not achievable in rich developed market democracies

What is the target audience for this quiz?

• Students from grade 14

• Students from grade 10

• Professionals in the field of economics

• General public

What is the main focus of the data presented?

• The impact of inequality on health

• The impact of inequality on education

• The impact of inequality on crime

• The impact of inequality on social well-being

What is the overall message conveyed by the data?

• Inequality is necessary for societal progress

• Inequality is the root cause of all social problems

• Inequality has a negative impact on society

• Inequality has no significant impact on society