Which of the Following Would Not Reduce the Problem with the Social

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not reduce the problem with the social security system?

• A)Reducing the benefits paid to the retirees
• B)Paying retirement benefits only to those without any alternative source of income
• C)Increasing the minimum age for receiving retirement benefits
• D)Privatizing the system by allowing individuals to decide how to invest their social security taxes
• E)Including everyone in the Congressional retirement program

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