An Increase in Social Security Payments to Retired Persons Has

question 74

Multiple Choice

An increase in Social Security payments to retired persons has what effect on equilibrium income?

• A)GDP will fall.
• B)GDP will rise.
• C)GDP will remain the same.
• D)GDP will fall by less than the increase in payments.

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