In the past several decades, America has seen a widening of the gap between the income levels of the upper class and those of the middle and lower classes.

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This statement is true. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the income gap between the upper class and middle and lower classes has been steadily increasing since the 1970s. The top 1% of earners saw their income grow by 275% between 1979 and 2017, while the bottom 90% saw a much smaller increase of only 61%. This trend has contributed to income inequality and has sparked debates about economic policies to address this issue.

In the Past Several Decades, America Has Seen a Widening