Since 1980, the proportion of total federal expenditures represented by human resources has grown considerably. Most of the growth is accounted for by

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The growth in human resources expenditures from the federal government since 1980 is primarily due to the increase in Social Security and Medicare spending. These programs account for a significant portion of federal expenditures on human resources, as the population continues to age and require more support from these programs.

Since 1980, the Proportion of Total Federal Expenditures Represented by Human