Asked by jose
The widespread financial insecurity of Americans is primarily because:
A) The incomes of Americans are low
B) Government programs are unavailable to help people when they are disabled or experience
unemployment
C) Most Americans save a high proportion of their income
D) The saving rate of Americans is low and many borrow in order to spend more than they
earn
D
B
C
A
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Correct answer: D
Explanation: Financial insecurity is mainly driven by a low saving rate and widespread borrowing — many households have little or no emergency savings and carry high consumer/debt balances, so shocks (job loss, illness, unexpected bills) quickly create hardship. Options B and C are incorrect (there are government safety-net programs and saving a high proportion would reduce insecurity), and A is only part of the picture — income levels and volatility matter, but the primary immediate cause is low savings and high indebtedness.
Explanation: Financial insecurity is mainly driven by a low saving rate and widespread borrowing — many households have little or no emergency savings and carry high consumer/debt balances, so shocks (job loss, illness, unexpected bills) quickly create hardship. Options B and C are incorrect (there are government safety-net programs and saving a high proportion would reduce insecurity), and A is only part of the picture — income levels and volatility matter, but the primary immediate cause is low savings and high indebtedness.
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