Income inequality is often greatest in the poorest countries, where there is a significant disparity between the wealthiest individuals and the majority of the population who may live in poverty. This is due to a combination of factors including limited access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, as well as often less effective redistribution policies.

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Income Inequality Is

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Income inequality is

A) Often greatest in the richest countries.
B) An issue because households in the lowest quintile receive more than their share of income.
C) Often greatest in the poorest countries.
D) Not an issue in the United States because of the redistribution of income through the federal tax system.

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