Read the Following Statements About Social Mobility in the United

question 131

Multiple Choice

Read the following statements about social mobility in the United States. Which statement is CORRECT?

• A) Most U.S. families now earn more than $100,000 a year.
• B) The global economy has increased the number of high-paying, industrial jobs available in this country.
• C) An increasing share of today's jobs offer high pay.
• D) More than half of young people between 18 and 24 are living at home with parents.

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