Many Observers of the American Class Structure Have Suggested That

question 103

Essay

Many observers of the American class structure have suggested that over the past decade or more there has been a polarization of wealth and income that has divided the country between the "haves" and the "have-nots." From what you have learned from this reading and in class lecture, explain three (3) factors that have led to the wider disparity between income groups in the United States.

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