Which of the Following Best Explains the Relationship Between Wealth

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the relationship between wealth and income?

• A) Although income is influenced by race, education, and age, wealth is independent of these variables.
• B) Wealthy people almost always inherit their money; thus, there is no relationship between wealth and income.
• C) The same factors that limit people's incomes also limit their ability to accumulate wealth.
• D) Income inequality has increased in the past three decades, whereas wealth inequality has decreased.

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