In a Report Made to the Canadian Parliament in 2002

question 151

Multiple Choice

In a report made to the Canadian Parliament in 2002, The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology cautioned that increased health spending could lead to reduced debt reduction.This statement suggests that

• A)the government of Canada is doing future generations a great disservice by neglecting debt repayment and focusing exclusively on health care spending.
• B)there is a tradeoff between healthcare spending and debt reduction.
• C)society should value debt reduction more highly than healthcare spending.
• D)society should value healthcare spending more highly than debt reduction because of the long term economic benefits generated by a healthier population.

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, fostering positive relations among individuals.

Research Survey

A systematic method of collecting information from individuals, typically by asking them questions through interviews or questionnaires, to gather data for analysis.

Source Credibility

The perceived trustworthiness, expertise, and reliability of the sender of information.

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.