Which of the Following Refers to the Debt Incurred by the Government

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the debt incurred by the government because early generations of beneficiaries received much more in benefits than they paid in taxes?

• A) early debt
• B) legacy debt
• C) program deficits
• D) Social Security fiscal imbalance

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