Which of the following helps explain growing income inequality in the United States in recent years?...
Which of the following helps explain growing income inequality in the United States in recent years?
Multiple Choice
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Reduced immigration.
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Increased demand for highly skilled workers.
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The falling labor force participation rate of women.
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Increased power of unions.
Homework Answers
Increased demand for highly skilled workers.
because of this, the difference in the income of high skilled
versus low skilled has increased
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