It Is Difficult to Compare the Rate of Return on Social

question 26

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to compare the rate of return on Social Security to the rate of return on private investments because:

• A) rates of return on Social Security are higher because it is a riskier investment.
• B) rates of return on Social Security are lower because it is a less risky investment.
• C) private investments provide insurance against old-age poverty.
• D) private investments are indexed for inflation.

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