Among the Following, Which Is a Factor That Has Been

question 79

Multiple Choice

Among the following, which is a factor that has been associated with the increase in income inequality in the United States?

• A)a decrease in households headed by single women
• B)a reduction in the percentage of the population over the age of 65
• C)a smaller gap between the wages of skilled and unskilled workers
• D)the way that technological change has affected labor demand

---

Definitions:

Special Assignments

Tasks or projects assigned to an individual or group that fall outside their regular duties, often requiring special skills or knowledge.

Reward Power

The ability to influence others by offering them something desirable in return for their compliance or performance.

Zero-Sum Quantity

A situation in which one party's gain is exactly balanced by another party's loss, typically in a competitive scenario.