Which Statement About Income Distribution in the United States Is

Multiple Choice

Which statement about income distribution in the United States is accurate, based on this figure? Distribution of Income in the United States, 1967-2015
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A) Income inequality has been increasing since 1967.
B) The share of income earned by the top 5 percent began increasing after the 2008 recession.
C) The lowest 20 percent of the population receives close to 20 percent of total income.
D) The middle income group has nearly disappeared, with nearly all income distributed at the top and bottom.