Recall Application 1, "Increasing Life Expectancy and Aging Populations Spur

question 28

Multiple Choice

Recall Application 1, "Increasing Life Expectancy and Aging Populations Spur Costs of Entitlement Programs," to answer
the following questions:
-According to the application, one implication of increasing the taxes to pay for the higher costs of entitlement programs is:

• A) an increase in the disposable income of the nonretired individuals.
• B) a smaller US Federal Budget.
• C) a higher interest rate on US Treasury Bills.
• D) the increased tax burden on firms and individuals.

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