The Review of Economic Data in the Text Underscores the Growing

question 55

Multiple Choice

The review of economic data in the text underscores the growing inequality in the United States,and yet it remains true that class is rarely discussed.The author attributes this to both media and

• A) the ability of many middle class families to maintain the experience of their lifestyle through consumption.
• B) the ability of many middle class families to effectively tune out poverty.
• C) the inability of the lower middle class to draw attention to inequality.
• D) the lack of will at the highest levels of government to address inequality.

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