What was true of the "affluence gap" in the 1980s?
A. The gap was filled by the emergence of a wealthy middle class.
B. The gap narrowed due to greater economic opportunity.
C. The gap widened as the incomes of the top earners increased dramatically.
D. The gap remained relatively unchanged.
Answer: C
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