Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Income Inequality

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning income inequality?

• A)Income is equally distributed in poor countries.
• B)Developed countries have greater income inequality than developing countries.
• C)The government has no way to alter income inequality.
• D)The free market produces an unequal distribution of income.

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Definitions:

Welfare Payments

Government-provided financial assistance to individuals or families in need, aimed at supporting their basic living expenses.

Relative Concept

An idea or principle that is understood in relation to something else or varies according to context.

Welfare Benefit Levels

The amount of financial aid provided by government programs to support individuals and families in need.

Poverty Income Threshold

A measurement used to determine the income level below which an individual or family is considered to be living in poverty, based on the size of the family and composition.