The degree of separation between the rich and nonrich, in fact, has leveled off since l995. But while that fact leads some economists to hope that the trend has crested, others are disappointed.

• 事实上，富与不富之间的差异程度1995年以来就趋于平衡。但是，虽然这一事实令某些经济学家认为那种趋势已经登峰造极，可是另外一些经济学家却感到失望。