Which of the Following Statements About Income Distribution in the United

question 97

Multiple Choice

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

• A)There is very little movement of individuals between the different income quintiles.
• B)The degree of income inequality would be less if fewer families split apart.
• C)A family of four with $30,000 in income is considered to have lower income than a family of two with $25,000 in income.
• D)Income generally increases throughout an individual's lifetime.
• E)The distribution of wealth is more equal than the distribution of income.

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