If the Social Security trust fund runs out, what will most likely happen?

a. The program will remain, but the federal government will raise taxes or reduce benefit levels.
b. The program will be eliminated, as required by law.
c. There will be no change in the program; the federal government will simply borrow more money to pay for it.
d. The program will be handed over to state governments, as required by law.

Answer: a

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