Cost sharing of services to the elderly
a. would exempt low-income individuals from having to pay.
b. would reduce the popularity of current programs.
c. is a bigger tax burden on most households than personal income tax.
d. would involve a flat-rate that varies by type of service.
ANSWER: c
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