A major reason for the reduction of elders in poverty over the last two decades is
a. more older women are now covered under pension plans and Social Security.
b. fewer older women are single.
c. Social Security payments have remained constant.
d. Social Security payments are higher due to automatic cost of living adjustments.
ANSWER: d
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