Over the Past Two Decades, Which Statement Best Describes the Income

question 34

Multiple Choice

Over the past two decades, which statement best describes the income distribution of U.S. citizens?

• A) Income has become more equitably distributed.
• B) Income has become more concentrated in the hands of fewer wealthy individuals.
• C) Income quintiles have declined.
• D) The Gini coefficient has declined.

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