Many People Have Been Critical of Statistics That Are Used

question 108

Essay

Many people have been critical of statistics that are used to characterise income inequality on the grounds that as long as the average income of the poor is increasing, their position relative to the rich should not matter.Evaluate this critique.

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Definitions:

Oppressive Child Labor

employment practices that are detrimental to the physical and mental development of children, often violating laws and regulations designed to protect them.

Fair Labor Standards Act

U.S. legislation that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, and child labor standards.

Department of Labor

A federal agency responsible for ensuring safe working conditions, fair pay, and employment opportunities, as well as enforcing labor laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act

A U.S. law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, with continuation of group health insurance coverage.