Which of the Following About Social Security Is True

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following about Social Security is true?

• A) The regressive nature of the Social Security benefit formula works to the disadvantage of blacks and other groups with below-average earnings.
• B) Social Security works to the disadvantage of blacks and other groups with below-average life expectancy.
• C) Blacks derive a higher rate of return from their Social Security taxes than whites.
• D) Hispanics derive a lower rate of return from their Social Security taxes than both whites and blacks.

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