The Highest Quintile (20%) of the U

question 29

Multiple Choice

The highest quintile (20%) of the U.S. population earns about ______ of the total income in the country.

• A) 20%
• B) 30%
• C) 40%
• D) 51%

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Definitions:

Full Employment

Full Employment is a condition where all available labor resources are being used in the most economically efficient way, with minimal unemployment.

Savings Exceeds Investment

Describes a situation in which the amount of income saved by individuals or entities surpasses the amount being invested, which can indicate caution or a lack of attractive investment opportunities.

Keynes

John Maynard Keynes was a British economist whose ideas, known as Keynesian economics, had a major impact on modern economic and political theory and on fiscal policies of governments.

Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at a given price.