Learning objective

Examine the factors that lead to variations in living standards and income distribution both within countries and between different nations.

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Cambridge IGCSE EconomicsEconomic development

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This point belongs to Living standards, especially Living standards outcomes.
You need to be able to examine the factors that lead to variations in living standards and income distribution both within countries and between different nations.
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DiscussAnalyseExplain

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Data Table

This table compares the income distribution in Country A and Country B.

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State the percentage of the population in Country A that earns between 20,001 and 50,000.
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