The following questions refer to the cartoon below.

-The cartoon reflects which of the following historical trends in the period 1980-present?
A) Union membership increased substantially
B) Economic equality was achieved by 2000
C) Real wages for the middle class increased substantially
D) Economic inequality increased after 1980

Question

The following questions refer to the cartoon below.
 
-The cartoon reflects which of the following historical trends in the period 1980-present?
A) Union membership increased substantially 
B) Economic equality was achieved by 2000 
C) Real wages for the middle class increased substantially 
D) Economic inequality increased after 1980

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cartoon depicts a worker receiving a smaller and smaller piece of the economic pie while the owners/investors receive a larger share. This reflects the trend of increasing economic inequality that has occurred since the 1980s, as wages for the top earners have risen much faster than those for middle and lower earners, and wealth has become increasingly concentrated among a small percentage of the population.

The Following Questions Refer to the Cartoon Below