The Precipitous Fall in Stock Prices Between March 2000 and December

question 49

Multiple Choice

The precipitous fall in stock prices between March 2000 and December 2002

• A)emboldened those in favor of partial privatization of Social Security.
• B)greatly affected the payouts associated with Social Security.
• C)undercut political support for partial privatization of Social Security.
• D)caused the government to increase Social Security payments.

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