How Do Distributions of Income and Wealth Reveal the Way

question 28

Multiple Choice

How do distributions of income and wealth reveal the way power is distributed in a society?

• A) Both income and wealth mean that individuals have access to needed resources such as food and health care.
• B) Income and wealth do not reveal the distribution of power in a society.
• C) Income and wealth indicate the extent of cultural capital held by individuals.
• D) Both are measures of how successful an individual has been in life.

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