Which of the Following Does Not Explain the Rise in Income

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not explain the rise in income inequality from 1970 to 2005?

• A) Changes in technology.
• B) An increase in minimum wages.
• C) A reduction in the demand for unskilled labor.
• D) Increased international trade with low-wage countries.

---

Definitions:

Decane

A saturated hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₂, which is a component of gasoline.

Isomers

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements, leading to different physical and chemical properties.

Common Name

A non-systematic name of a chemical compound, usually based on its history or source, rather than its chemical structure.

Alkane

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting entirely of single bonds between carbon atoms, and are known for their stability and lack of reactivity.