Author Question: The poverty rate for those over age 65 is now about one-half that of children. The primary ... (Read 59 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

The poverty rate for those over age 65 is now about one-half that of children. The primary explanation for this difference is older Americans'

a. organization and lobbying to protect Social Security.
b. greater tendency to be thrifty.
c. work ethic.
d. inherited wealth.

Question 2

The text estimates that about 40 percent of the income of people age 65 and older is from

a. earnings on investments and savings.
b. Social Security benefits and related federal programs.
c. employee pensions.
d. gifts and other sources.