-When Examining Figure 8

question 87

Essay

-When examining Figure 8.5,"The U.S. Social Class Ladder," what would be the rationale to add at least one or two additional levels of social class above the upper middle class? Even if this appears to be a good idea,why isn't it done? Use Figure 8.2 "Distribution of the Income of Americans" to help your reasoning.

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