Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the American

question 249

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the American standard of living?

• A) The proportion of American families living in poverty has increased significantly since 1980.
• B) Income inequality is high in the United States when compared to other Western democratic nations.
• C) Inequality in income and wealth is high in the United States and is becoming more pronounced.
• D) The United States enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world.
• E) all of the above

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