The Study by Economists Cox and Alm Found That the 2006

question 441

Multiple Choice

The study by economists Cox and Alm found that the 2006 after-tax income of the richest fifth of U.S. households is

• A)equal to the after-tax income of the poorest fifth.
• B)7 times the after-tax income of the poorest fifth.
• C)14 times the after-tax income of the poorest fifth.
• D)21 times the after-tax income of the poorest fifth.

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