Which of the Following Statements About the Middle Class in the United

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the middle class in the United States is false?

• A) The middle class makes up about 30% of the population.
• B) Wages and salaries in the middle classes have increased since the 1980s.
• C) Most people identify as middle class.
• D) Most social scientists measure social class by looking at the income, education, and profession of respondents.

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