Question

Which of the following accurately describes inequality in the U.S.? (1 point)
There is greater equality in the U.S. than in most European countries.
The U.S. is the most unequal country in the world.
• There is a median income gap between men and women, but not between different ethnicities
• The median rural income is less than the median urban income.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: "The median rural income is less than the median urban income."

Brief corrections:
- The U.S. is less equal than most European countries (so statement 1 is false).
- The U.S. is not the most unequal country in the world (many countries, e.g., South Africa, Brazil, have higher measured inequality).
- There are median income gaps both by gender and by race/ethnicity (so statement 3 is false).