Norway has a Gini index less than 30, while South Africa has one greater than 60. Both of these countries represent worldwide extremes. What conclusion can be drawn from this information?
A) Widespread corruption in Norway has produced a high level of income inequality.
B) The wealthy in South Africa are generally wealthier than in any other country, while the poor are generally poorer than in any other country.
C) A superior social structure in Norway has produced a more equitable distribution of income than in almost any other nation.
D) There is a significant gap in South Africa between the wealthiest and the poorest individuals.
E) There is a significant gap in Norway between the wealthiest and the poorest individuals.