Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Income Equality

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning income equality?

• A)The share of income received by the top 5% remained declined between 1960 and 2000
• B)The share of income received by the top 5% increased by about 20% between 1960 and 2000
• C)The share of income received by the lower 20% of families increased significantly between 1960 and 2000
• D)The United States has achieved true income inequality
• E)None of the above

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