Over the last century, the United States has had _______ absolute mobility and _______ relative mobility.

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High absolute mobility means that children tend to earn more than their parents, which has been generally true in the U.S. over the last century. However, relative mobility, which refers to the ability to change one's economic status relative to one's starting point, has been low, indicating that the economic position of a person's family has a strong influence on their own economic outcomes.

Over the Last Century, the United States Has Had _______