Leveling Mechanisms Are Ways of Evening Out the Distribution of Wealth

question 41

Multiple Choice

Leveling mechanisms are ways of evening out the distribution of wealth in society.Which of the following is not an example of a leveling mechanism?

• A)The Mexican cargo system whereby wealthy adults take turns in sponsoring religious feasts.
• B)The inheritance pattern by which all of a man's children share equally in his property.
• C)Witchcraft accusations against especially prosperous persons.
• D)The welfare and social security systems of modern industrialized nations.
• E)A public stock offering by a private firm in a capitalist society.

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