The increase in income inequality may be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT
A) an increase in the number of two-wage families.
B) demographic trends that include fewer older workers.
C) the relative decline of the manufacturing sector.
D) global competition.

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Demographic trends that include fewer older workers do not directly contribute to income inequality. In fact, older workers may have more experience and higher pay, which could actually contribute to a reduction in income inequality. The other choices are factors that have been identified as contributing to the increase in income inequality.

The Increase in Income Inequality May Be Attributed to All