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The Impact of Economic Inequality on Social Progress

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the impact of economic inequality on social progress.
Number of Questions: 15
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How does economic inequality affect social mobility?

  1. It increases social mobility.

  2. It decreases social mobility.

  3. It has no effect on social mobility.

  4. It depends on the specific context.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to a situation where individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds have fewer opportunities to improve their economic status, perpetuating social stratification.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of economic inequality?

  1. Increased crime rates

  2. Reduced social cohesion

  3. Improved educational outcomes

  4. Political instability

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to decreased access to quality education for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, resulting in lower educational outcomes.

How does economic inequality affect health outcomes?

  1. It improves health outcomes for all.

  2. It worsens health outcomes for all.

  3. It has no effect on health outcomes.

  4. It depends on the specific health condition.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to disparities in access to healthcare, nutrition, and other resources that affect health, resulting in poorer health outcomes for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Which of the following is NOT a potential policy response to address economic inequality?

  1. Progressive taxation

  2. Minimum wage laws

  3. Universal basic income

  4. Deregulation of labor markets

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deregulation of labor markets can exacerbate economic inequality by reducing labor protections and wages, further disadvantaging low-income workers.

How does economic inequality affect political participation?

  1. It increases political participation for all.

  2. It decreases political participation for all.

  3. It has no effect on political participation.

  4. It depends on the specific political system.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to a situation where individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds have less access to resources and opportunities to participate in the political process, resulting in lower levels of political participation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of economic inequality on economic growth?

  1. Reduced economic growth

  2. Increased economic growth

  3. More innovation

  4. Greater social unrest

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to reduced economic growth by limiting the opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to contribute to the economy and by creating social unrest.

How does economic inequality affect environmental sustainability?

  1. It improves environmental sustainability.

  2. It worsens environmental sustainability.

  3. It has no effect on environmental sustainability.

  4. It depends on the specific environmental issue.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to increased environmental degradation as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may be forced to engage in environmentally harmful activities to survive, and as corporations may prioritize profit over environmental protection.

Which of the following is NOT a potential policy response to address the negative impacts of economic inequality on social progress?

  1. Investing in education and skill development

  2. Expanding access to healthcare and social services

  3. Reducing tax loopholes for the wealthy

  4. Privatizing public services

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Privatizing public services can exacerbate economic inequality by making them less accessible to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

How does economic inequality affect social cohesion?

  1. It increases social cohesion.

  2. It decreases social cohesion.

  3. It has no effect on social cohesion.

  4. It depends on the specific social context.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to social divisions and tensions between different economic groups, undermining social cohesion and solidarity.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of economic inequality on crime rates?

  1. Increased crime rates

  2. Reduced crime rates

  3. More violent crimes

  4. Greater social unrest

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to increased crime rates as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may turn to crime as a means of survival or as a way to express their frustration and anger.

How does economic inequality affect political stability?

  1. It increases political stability.

  2. It decreases political stability.

  3. It has no effect on political stability.

  4. It depends on the specific political system.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to political instability as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may become disenfranchised and frustrated, leading to social unrest and political upheaval.

Which of the following is NOT a potential policy response to address the negative impacts of economic inequality on political stability?

  1. Promoting inclusive economic growth

  2. Strengthening democratic institutions

  3. Reducing corruption

  4. Suppressing dissent

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Suppressing dissent can exacerbate economic inequality by silencing the voices of those who are most affected by it and preventing them from demanding change.

How does economic inequality affect social trust?

  1. It increases social trust.

  2. It decreases social trust.

  3. It has no effect on social trust.

  4. It depends on the specific social context.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to a decline in social trust as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may feel that they are being left behind and that the system is rigged against them.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of economic inequality on mental health?

  1. Increased mental health problems

  2. Reduced mental health problems

  3. More severe mental health problems

  4. Greater social isolation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to increased mental health problems as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may experience stress, anxiety, and depression due to their economic circumstances.

How does economic inequality affect life expectancy?

  1. It increases life expectancy.

  2. It decreases life expectancy.

  3. It has no effect on life expectancy.

  4. It depends on the specific health condition.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic inequality can lead to decreased life expectancy as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may have less access to healthcare, nutrition, and other resources that affect health.

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