Economists Novy-Marx and Rauh contend that

A. cities are in fine shape with regard to their pension liabilities, but that states are not.
B. states and cities are in poor shape with regard to their pension liabilities.
C. states are in fine shape with regard to their pension liabilities, but that cities are not.
D. states and cities are in fine shape with regard to their pension liabilities.


Answer: B

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