Which of the Following Factors Contributes to the Long-Term Deficit

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributes to the long-term deficit in Social Security, according to Diamond and Orszag?

• A) Improvements in life expectancy
• B) Increased earnings inequality
• C) The generosity of benefits to early beneficiaries
• D) All of the above
• E) A and B above

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