One Essential Force in the Growth of Human Capital Over

question 21

Multiple Choice

One essential force in the growth of human capital over the past several decades has been

• A) The growth of Social Security.
• B) The community college system.
• C) The growth of Medicare.
• D) The growth of Medicaid.

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Definitions:

Richest Tenth

The segment of a population that represents the highest 10% in terms of wealth or income.

Poorest Fifth

The segment of a population that falls within the lowest 20% in terms of income distribution.

Richest Half

The segment of a society that holds more than 50% of its wealth.

Poorest Half

Denotes the lower 50% of a population ranked by wealth or income levels, usually highlighting disparities in economic standing within societies.