Greenspan: En EEUU rebajas de impuestos no están financiadas

Greenspan: En EEUU rebajas de impuestos no están financiadas

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The video discusses America's debt and deficit issues, analyzing the impact of tax legislation and the challenges posed by unfunded entitlements. It highlights the need to revisit Social Security legislation and confront deficit issues. The political implications of cutting benefits are also explored, with a call for the Republican Party to adopt a conservative debt policy inspired by Ronald Reagan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was highlighted as a positive change in the tax legislation discussed in the video?

Introducing new corporate taxes

Eliminating corporate taxes

Reducing corporate marginal rates

Increasing corporate marginal rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the immediate task mentioned regarding Social Security?

To eliminate Social Security

To revisit legislation before it becomes a problem

To privatize Social Security

To increase benefits immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was set up to confront the issue of deficits?

A government agency

A special fund

A new tax policy

A public awareness campaign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is cutting benefits like Social Security described as the 'third rail' of American politics?

Because it is a popular political move

Because it is an easy political move

Because it is a safe political move

Because it is a dangerous political move

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice is given to the Republican Party to return to conservative debt policy?

Focus on tax cuts before spending cuts

Increase government spending

Focus on spending cuts before tax cuts

Eliminate all taxes