Which of the Following Contributes to the Projected Rise in Government

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the projected rise in government spending on Social Security and Medicare as a percentage of GDP?

• A)increasing life expectancies
• B)increasing healthcare costs
• C)increasing fertility rates
• D)Both a and b are correct.

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