Under current tax law individuals do not pay taxes on health insurance benefits they receive from their employers. As a result,

A) individuals are encouraged to want generous health coverage that reduces their incentives to cut costs.
B) the quality of health care provided is less than it would be if benefits were taxed.
C) politicians are encouraged to raise income and payroll taxes.
D) the federal government spends more than it receives in tax revenue.


A

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