In the 1980s, the U.S. Congress began making substantive changes in the benefits to older adults based on the concept of
A) laissez-faire government.
B) fiscal conservancy.
C) corporal punishment.
D) intergenerational fairness.

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The concept of intergenerational fairness refers to the idea that benefits and resources should be distributed fairly among different age groups. In the 1980s, Congress began making changes to benefits for older adults with a focus on balancing these benefits with the needs of younger generations. This concept of intergenerational fairness led to reforms such as changes in Social Security and Medicare eligibility and benefits.