To Show the Progress Humanity Has Made, Sandra Notes That

question 37

Multiple Choice

To show the progress humanity has made, Sandra notes that the average income in the world has gone up over the past few decades. What evidence might a sociologist give to contradict her?

• A) The average income has actually declined.
• B) Despite a recent rise in average global income, the average income has fluctuated consistently over the years.
• C) Despite an earlier rise in average global income, the average income has stagnated for the past three decades.
• D) Despite a rise in average global income, there is still huge inequality between people in high-income nations and the rest of the world.

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