Which of these statements about economic inequality is true?
A. The gap between the income of Whites and the income of Blacks and Hispanics has persisted over time.
B. The median income of Blacks and Hispanics has remained very flat since the 1950s.
C. Although still unequal, per capita income for Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics has been growing at the same rate since 1967.
D. There are few data on the relative incomes of Whites and members of minority groups.
Answer: A
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