Which of the Following Statements About the Distribution of Income

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the distribution of income in the United States is true?

• A) The United States has the most unequal distribution of income of any high-income country in the world.
• B) The United States has a more unequal distribution of income than Bolivia and Botswana.
• C) The distribution of income in the United States is fairly equal and there have been no dramatic changes over time.
• D) The distribution of income in the United States is unequal and has become significantly more unequal over time.

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Definitions:

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