Are Demographics an Important Factor When Planning the Federal Budget

question 156

Multiple Choice

Are demographics an important factor when planning the federal budget?

• A) No,because government spending and taxation policies do not discriminate based on any demographic factors.
• B) No,because demographics do not change much from year to year.
• C) No,because federal budgets do not change much from year to year.
• D) Yes,because government benefits are allocated solely based on demographic factors.
• E) Yes,because many government benefits are received by the fast-growing elderly population,causing implications for future levels of taxation and government benefits for everyone.

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