Research on the well-being of the average U.S.citizen indicates that the
A) vast majority of Americans currently declare themselves to be very happy.
B) personal happiness of Americans has been increasing during the last half-century.
C) buying power of Americans has been decreasing during the last half-century.
D) increase in the buying power of Americans during the last half-century has provided no apparent boost to their personal happiness.

Question

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The article states that there has been an increase in the buying power of Americans during the last half-century, but this has not provided a boost to their personal happiness. This eliminates choices A and B. Additionally, choice C is incorrect as it states that the buying power of Americans has been decreasing, which is not mentioned in the article. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Research on the Well-Being of the Average U