Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes Recent Longitudinal Studies

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes recent longitudinal studies of families' economic experiences?

• A) Children born into poverty have a good chance of experiencing upward class mobility.
• B) Children born into wealth have a good change of experiencing downward class mobility.
• C) Children's economic success is likely to resemble that of their parents.
• D) none of the above

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