The Study by Economists Cox and Alm Found That the 2006

question 225

Multiple Choice

The study by economists Cox and Alm found that the 2006 pre-tax income of the richest fifth of U.S. households is

• A)5 times the pre-tax income of the poorest fifth.
• B)10 times the pre-tax income of the poorest fifth.
• C)15 times the pre-tax income of the poorest fifth.
• D)20 times the pre-tax income of the poorest fifth.

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