Examining Historical Data of Changes in the Percentage Share of Total

Multiple Choice

Examining historical data of changes in the percentage share of total income in Canada of the richest 1% reveals that:

A) The richest 1% are now approaching an income share similar to 1929 when the Wall Street Crash occurred
B) The richest 1% saw a notable increase in their share of total income between 1940 and 1980
C) The share of total income of the richest 1% in Canada now stands at approximately 35%
D) The share of total income of the richest 1% has steadily declined since the 1980s