In the Context of Intergenerational Inequality, Regression Toward the Mean

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the context of intergenerational inequality, regression toward the mean is captured by which of the following?

• A)The tendency for inequality to be wider as a country experiences economic growth.
• B)The tendency for countries to diverge in their inequality.
• C)The tendency for income differences across families to get smaller over time as the various families move toward the mean income of the population.
• D)The tendency for the 90-50 wage gap to approach the 50-10 wage gap as a country experiences economic growth.
• E)The tendency for the tax code to erode inequality by targeting the mean tax rate to mean income.

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Definitions:

Phenomenology

The study of individuals’ own unique, first-person, conscious experience.

Unconscious Dynamics

The underlying psychological processes and conflicts influencing behavior and thought that are not within an individual's conscious awareness.

Behavioral Assessment

The process of observing, measuring, and documenting a person's behavior to understand and address psychological issues.

Cognitive Appraisal

A mental process wherein an individual evaluates and interprets an event or situation, influencing their emotional response.