Which of the following would transfer wealth from the old to the young?
A) increases in the budget deficit
B) decreased building of highways and bridges
C) more generous education subsidies
D) indexation of pensions to inflation

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More generous education subsidies would transfer wealth from the old to the young because the young generally receive more education subsidies than the old, who may not be eligible for certain programs. This means that the young would receive more financial assistance, and therefore wealth, than the older generation. The other options would not necessarily transfer wealth from the old to the young.

Which of the Following Would Transfer Wealth from the Old