Compared to Sweden the U.S. Gini coefficient reveals .
a. the U.S. has a high degree of inequality
b. the Swedes have a high degree of inequality
c. the U.S. has a high degree of equality
d. the Swedes are a highly stratified society
Ans: a. the U.S. has a high degree of inequality
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b. 30-40 c. 45-55 d. 65-75
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A. economic restructuring in the United States. B. the status of women in the labor market today. C. a lack of individual motivation and ability on the part of the poor. D. the welfare system as it presently exists.