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A wealth gap is an economic difference between

A
nations.
B
economic classes.
C
businesses.
D
governments.
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What is one counter-argument to the premise that the wealth gap is a serious problem which needs to be addressed?

A
The lower classes have the opportunity to invest.
B
Poor people can easily move into the middle class.
C
Investments by the upper class create lower-class jobs.
D
Buying power sharply increases for the working class.
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In a mixed market economy, property owned by the government

A
can be used by many citizens.
B
can cause economic inequality.
C
can help promote personal wealth.
D
can be used for private businesses.
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How does a command economy differ from a mixed market economy?

A
In a command economy, citizens have fewer property rights. In a mixed market economy, citizens have more property rights.
B
In a command economy, citizens have more property rights. In a mixed market economy, citizens have fewer property rights.
C
In a command economy, citizens own all public property. In a mixed market economy, the government owns all private property.
D
In a command economy, citizens own all private property. In a mixed market economy, the government owns all public property
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This graph shows the division of wealth in the United States in 2010.Based on this graph, how much wealth did the top 20 percent of the population hold?

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A
about 35 percent
B
about 55 percent
C
about 80 percent
D
about 90 percent

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