How Can Inequality Affect Both Rich People and Poor People

question 42

Multiple Choice

How can inequality affect both rich people and poor people?

• A) Lower inequality leads to higher levels of violent crime.
• B) Higher inequality leads to lower disease rates.
• C) Higher inequality leads to higher mental illness rates.
• D) Lower inequality leads to shorter life expectancy.

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