locks Characteristics of a Market System Assignment Old - It's time to show what you know! Directions: . Go to the following link: "U.S. income inequality at the highest level in 50 years.." . Create a word-processing document and record your responses to all the questions below. . When you are finished, submit the assignment to your teacher. Market System Assignment Questions: 1. Who has received the benefits of economic growth during the past quarter-century? 2. According to the article what factor played a major role in the growing wealth gap? 3. Why should we be concerned by a more unequal distribution of income? 4. Does raising the minimum wage help narrow the wealth gap? 5. After reading this article, do you feel the American standard of living is getting better or worse