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。