Which of the Programs Below Would Not Transfer Wealth Between

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the programs below would not transfer wealth between young and old generations?

• A)Taxes are raised to provide better education.
• B)Taxes are raised to improve government infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
• C)Taxes are raised to provide more generous Social Security benefits.
• D)Taxes are raised to provide more generous Medicare benefits.

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