Which Factor Would Enhance the Government's Ability to Keep Deficits

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which factor would enhance the government's ability to keep deficits and the national debt under control over the long term?

• A) the cost of Social Security changing as baby boomers age
• B) the cost of Medicare changing as health care costs increase
• C) the Federal Reserve continuing to keep interest rates low
• D) foreigners becoming unwilling to hold U.S. dollars

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