2. The author most likely includes the statistic that the richest 1 percent of Americans doubled

Question

their share of total income from 1980 to 2011 to --
A. illustrate how wealth inequality has worsened over time.
B. suggest that the economy is improving for all Americans.
C. show that the middle class has grown significantly.
D. propose a solution to income inequality.

Answer 1

The author most likely includes the statistic that the richest 1 percent of Americans doubled their share of total income from 1980 to 2011 to --

A. illustrate how wealth inequality has worsened over time.

This option aligns with the implication of the statistic regarding the increase in income share of the wealthiest, indicating a growing disparity in wealth distribution.