Chapter 15: Q 22. (page 378)
Who is included in the top income quintile?
Short Answer
The top income quintile is the fifth quintile (the last quintile) consisting of all higher incomes that comes just after the fourth quintile.
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Chapter 15: Q 22. (page 378)
Who is included in the top income quintile?
The top income quintile is the fifth quintile (the last quintile) consisting of all higher incomes that comes just after the fourth quintile.
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