Which of the Following Statements Is True of Wealth Share

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of wealth share of the bottom half and the upper-middle class households in the United States?

• A)The wealth shares of bottom half households have declined, whereas the wealth shares of the upper-middle class households have increased since 1989.
• B)The wealth shares of both household types have seen a systematic rise since 1989.
• C)The wealth shares of both household types have seen a systematic decline since 1989.
• D)The wealth shares of bottom half households have increased, whereas the wealth shares of the upper-middle class households have declined since 1989.

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