Economists Cox and Alm Compared the Gap Between Rich and Poor

question 29

Short Answer

Economists Cox and Alm compared the gap between rich and poor and found that the richest 20% was about 15 times better off than the poorest 20% when they compared what data?

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Agenda

A set of goals and policies aimed at eliminating discrimination and granting equal rights to all citizens, particularly focusing on racial minorities, in areas such as voting, education, employment, and housing.

Economic Divide

Describes the disparity in wealth and income between different socioeconomic groups within a society, often leading to various forms of inequality.

Public Schools

Educational institutions primarily funded and administered by the government, offering free education to students in a particular area.

Malcolm X

An African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement for advocating for the rights of blacks, often by any means necessary.