Interpreting Average National Income Data
An economist observes that in a given year, the average income in Country A was several times higher than in Country B. Based solely on this information, can you definitively conclude that the poorest 10% of people in Country A are better off financially than the poorest 10% of people in Country B? Explain your reasoning.
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