单选题

Generational accounting indicates the United States, as well as other developed nations, faces severe generational imbalances regarding government programs such as Social Security. Which of the following is most Iikely a possible outcome?

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】

Because the estimated fiscal balance is so large, the possible outcome will likely involve both lower benefits and higher taxes. One of these taxes could be the inflation tax - paying bills with new money and creating inflation.