The Most Simple and Direct Way to Postpone the Looming

question 80

Multiple Choice

The most simple and direct way to postpone the looming Social Security financial crisis is to

• A)Invest Social Security taxes in the stock market
• B)Raise Social Security taxes and/or lower benefits
• C)Privatize the Social Security Administration
• D)Eliminate the Social Security system and force everyone to buy private insurance
• E)Subsidize Social Security with general tax revenues

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