Which of the following accurately describes inequality in the U.S.? (1 point)

Question

The median rural income is less than the median urban income.
There is a median income gap between men and women, but not between different ethnicities.
The U.S. is the most unequal country in the world.
There is greater equality in the U.S. than in most European countries

Answer 1

The statement that accurately describes inequality in the U.S. is: The median rural income is less than the median urban income.

The other options contain inaccuracies:

• There is indeed a median income gap between men and women, and there are also income disparities between different ethnicities.
• While the U.S. has significant income inequality, it is not the most unequal country in the world; countries in Latin America, for instance, often have higher levels of income inequality.
• Generally, the U.S. has greater income inequality compared to many European countries, which tend to have more robust social safety nets and income redistribution mechanisms.