One of the consequences of the overstatement of the CPI is that

A. the poverty line is lower than it would otherwise be.
B. Social Security payments are lower than they would otherwise be.
C. Social Security taxes are higher than they would otherwise be.
D. personal income taxes are higher than they would otherwise be.


Answer: C

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