Most Studies Indicate That the Degree of Income Inequality in the United

question 9

Multiple Choice

Most studies indicate that the degree of income inequality in the United States has

• A) been increasing in recent decades.
• B) been declining in recent decades.
• C) been constant since 1970.
• D) fluctuated widely from year to year.

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