The Social Security System in the United States Today Is

question 146

Multiple Choice

The Social Security system in the United States today is

• A)actuarially sound.
• B)composed of a private pension fund into which workers have paid and who will withdraw their invested funds upon retirement.
• C)currently in no danger of running out of money in the long run.
• D)no longer a "pay as you go" system.

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Definitions:

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, where no single participant has enough power to influence the price of goods and services.

Positive NPV

An indication that an investment is expected to generate earnings greater than the costs, with a Net Present Value above zero, suggesting it's a profitable venture.

Projected Cash Flow

An estimate of the amount of money expected to flow in and out of a business over a future period, considering both income and expenses.

NPV

Net Present Value; a calculation used to determine the value of an investment by considering the present value of its expected future cash flows minus the initial investment cost.