Which of the Following Would Most Likely Increase Income Inequality

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely increase income inequality?

• A) Improvements in public education.
• B) Greater monopoly power among product sellers.
• C) Greater equality in the distribution of wealth.
• D) Fewer differences in working conditions across occupations.

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Definitions:

Surplus

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Negative Externality

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Common-Resource Problem

A dilemma in the management of resources that are available to all but are susceptible to overuse and depletion because they are not excludable.

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