Which of the Following Was a Problem with Using the Conventional

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem with using the conventional press measure of income inequality during 1971-1998?

• A)There was a rapid decrease in the income tax filings during the period between 1971 and 1998.
• B)There was a rapid increase in the income tax filings during the period between 1971 and 1998.
• C)There was a rapid increase in the working class population during the period between 1971 and 1998.
• D)There was a rapid decrease in the working class population during the period between 1971 and 1998.

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