Overview
Do you agree with Murray concerning his explanation as to why those in poverty and the lower class in the U.S. in the last fifty years have experienced such sizable declines in economic and social well-being, especially compared to the upper-middle and upper-classes? Do you agree with certain points of his evidence and analysis more than others? Using the evidence given, provide explanations for your exploration of these issues. If you disagree with specific arguments, then what would be a more accurate explanation of these trends?
Your writing should begin with an overview of your opinion and summary of data supporting it and rely on evidence from this week's readings and any other pertinent course materials from this week, stated in a clear and organized manner. The writing should be approximately the equivalent of one page double-spaced with citations of our relevant sources to provide evidence for your argument