Which One of the Following Reduces the Inequality of Income

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following reduces the inequality of income or wealth relative to the market distribution?

• A)government payments to the poor
• B)a regressive income tax
• C)large inheritances
• D)assortative mating
• E)large families

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Definitions:

Feedback Loop

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Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, important for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Estrogen Production

The process by which the female body produces estrogen, a key hormone responsible for the regulation of the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Puberty

A developmental stage in humans and other primates where the body undergoes physical and hormonal changes, leading to sexual maturity.