What Do Most Policy Experts Say About the Future of the Social

question 95

Multiple Choice

What do most policy experts say about the future of the Social Security system?

• A) The system's collection and allocation of funds will be the same.
• B) The amount of funds coming into the system will increase, because the number of people working is increasing dramatically.
• C) The amount of money coming into the system will decrease, because the number of people retiring is increasing dramatically.
• D) It will cease to exist, because the Social Security Act of 1935 is scheduled to expire in 2050.

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