Public schools in wealthy neighborhoods are typically better funded, better equipped, and more successful than their counterparts in underprivileged areas. This inequality is a result of the residents' greater ________ power.
A) economic
B) persuasive
C) reward
D) cultural

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Economic power refers to the ability to afford resources and invest in institutions, such as public schools. Wealthy neighborhoods typically have residents with higher incomes and more financial resources to support their local schools, which leads to better funding, equipment, and success rates. The other options (persuasive, reward, cultural) do not directly relate to the financial resources needed to support public schools.

Public Schools in Wealthy Neighborhoods Are Typically Better Funded, Better