Which of the Following Statements About the Social Security,Medicare,and Medicaid

question 269

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Social Security,Medicare,and Medicaid programs is true?

• A)Spending on these three programs will rise from 9.7% of GDP currently to 10.2% of GDP by 2050.
• B)Costs are being driven up by the fact that Americans are living longer and medical costs are rising substantially.
• C)Some economists have argued for decreasing taxes to help with these programs' funding problems.
• D)Some economists have argued for increasing benefits to help with these programs' funding problems.