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Mimi

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What is meant by downward mobility?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How would you characterize income inequality in the United States? Use examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Jevvish

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Answer to Question 1

Downward mobility is when an individual faces a decline in terms of economic progress.

Answer to Question 2

It is very marked and relatively high. There are numerous examples in the text pp. 245-246.



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