Are Demographics an Important Factor When Planning the Federal Budget

Multiple Choice

Are demographics an important factor when planning the federal budget?

A) No,because government spending and taxation policies do not discriminate based on any demographic factors.
B) No,because demographics do not change much from year to year.
C) No,because federal budgets do not change much from year to year.
D) Yes,because government benefits are allocated solely based on demographic factors.
E) Yes,because many government benefits are received by the fast-growing elderly population,causing implications for future levels of taxation and government benefits for everyone.