The Social Security funding burden is being borne by a shrinking sector of society because:
A)mortality rates have increased and longevity has declined.
B)birth rates have increased and death rates have decreased.
C)longevity has increased and birth rates have declined.
D)mortality and birth rates have increased.
E)longevity has increased and morbidity rates have declined.

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C) Longevity has increased and birth rates have declined, meaning there are more elderly people living longer and fewer young people entering the workforce to support them through Social Security contributions.

The Social Security Funding Burden Is Being Borne by a Shrinking