Which of the Following Statements Helps to Explain Why Politicians

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements helps to explain why politicians and other governmental officials routinely attempt to address the future of Social Security?

• A)Outlays have increased dramatically since the program began.
• B)Outlays have decreased dramatically since the program began.
• C)Fewer people now receive Social Security benefits than at any time in history.
• D)The number of people receiving Social Security has remained constant.

Comprehend the economic rationale behind selecting projects based on their expected rates of return relative to interest rates.

Understand how changes in market interest rates influence investment decisions by firms.

Comprehend the criterion for firms to undertake investment projects based on the present value of the income stream versus the cost.

Recognize the role of expected rate of return in investment choices and how it compares with interest rates.

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