Chapter 12 Practice Test Questions

How Canada Compares: A Snapshot of Inequality Around the World
  1. Explain the concept of a “race to the bottom.” How is this affecting Canada? How is it related to the concept of “tax havens”?
  1. How do other countries address inequality in each of the following areas?
    • postsecondary education
    • daycare and early childhood education
    • housing
    • healthcare
    • income from employment
  1. Explain how the Gini index is used to measure inequality. What are some shortcomings of the Gini index as a measurement tool? What is not measured?
  1. What is a “wage gap”? Which groups of individuals are affected the most by it? Why is this, and what can be done about it?
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