Which of the Following Contributes to the Projected Rise in Government

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the projected rise in government spending on Social Security and Medicare as a percentage of GDP?

• A)increasing life expectancies
• B)falling fertility rates
• C)increasing health care costs
• D)All of the above are correct.

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