According to lecture, what is a primary problem with the growing inequality in income and wealth in the U.S.?

A.) It inhibits social mobility and threatens our cultural belief that the U.S. is the land of opportunity.
B.) It suggests that the poor are not doing their fair share.
C.) It discourages the rich from investing and contributing to economic growth.
D.) It suggests that because individual differences like IQ are responsible, inequality cannot be reduced.


Answer: A.) It inhibits social mobility and threatens our cultural belief that the U.S. is the land of opportunity.

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