The Richest 1% of the Population

question 14

Multiple Choice

The richest 1% of the population:

• A) owns almost all the stocks and bonds that are privately held
• B) has a much greater rate of drug addiction than other classes
• C) is wealthier than the bottom 90% of the population
• D) is not as wealthy as it used to be
• E) comprises a smaller number of people than in the past

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Definitions:

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Attributional Style Questionnaire

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