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GarrettKat Hamblen
on Oct 26, 2024
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Which factor was NOT mentioned in the textbook as possibly increasing income inequality in the United States since 1968?
A) increases in immigration
B) growth in international trade
C) technological change
D) a reduction in the number of people attending college
Income Inequality
The uneven distribution of income within a population, often measured using indices like the Gini coefficient.
International Trade
The exchange of goods and services across national borders, influenced by comparative advantages and trade policies.
- Acquire an understanding of the concept of income disparity and the contributors to its amplification or decline.
- Examine the impact that immigration, technological advancements, and globalization have on the distribution of income.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the concept of income disparity and the contributors to its amplification or decline.
- Examine the impact that immigration, technological advancements, and globalization have on the distribution of income.