Asked by Kayla Harper on May 31, 2024

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During the last half-century,the buying power of Americans has ________ and their self-reported personal happiness has ________.

A) remained almost unchanged;decreased
B) increased;remained almost unchanged
C) remained almost unchanged;increased
D) remained almost unchanged;remained almost unchanged

Buying Power

The capacity of an individual or organization to purchase goods or services, often influenced by income and economic conditions.

Personal Happiness

An individual's subjective state of well-being and satisfaction with life.

  • Investigate the linkage between fiscal standing and perceived quality of life.
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Marisa BrynesJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Research and surveys over the last fifty years show that while the average income and buying power of Americans have generally increased, their self-reported levels of personal happiness have not seen a corresponding rise, staying relatively stable.