Like Spending on Social Security,the Share of Federal Government Spending

question 9

Multiple Choice

Like spending on Social Security,the share of federal government spending on Medicare has risen substantially over time.This is most likely a result of

• A)a rising population of poor in the economy.
• B)a rising population of the elderly in the economy.
• C)an immigration policy that promotes an influx of migrant farm workers.
• D)All of the above are important factors.

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