Which of the following statements best summarizes the distribution of income over the past several decades?
A. The rich have gotten richer, while the poor have seen no gains.
B. All income groups have gotten poorer, especially the middle class.
C. All income groups have gotten poorer.
D. All income groups have gotten richer, except for the middle class.
Answer: A
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