Rising Wealth Inequality in the United States Is Mostly Due

question 63

Multiple Choice

Rising wealth inequality in the United States is mostly due to ______________ .

• A) growing debt among the poorest Americans
• B) the increase in the top 0.1 percent's wealth share
• C) depreciating real estate values
• D) temporary wealth setbacks from the Great Recession

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in a systematic manner.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its profits to shareholders, typically in cash, representing a portion of the earnings allocated to each share of stock.

Stock Dividend

A distribution of additional shares of a company to its shareholders, instead of cash, usually based on a fixed ratio to the existing shares held.

Interest Expense

Interest expense is the cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds.