Which of the Following Is True of the Safety Net

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the safety net system in the United States compared with other rich democracies?

• A) Americans are more likely to collect benefits.
• B) U.S. safety net expenditures exceed those of European democracies.
• C) The U.S. safety net system covers fewer people.
• D) U.S. companies contribute more to the safety net system.
• E) The U.S. safety net system tends to concentrate more on covering children.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, pleasure, movement, and the reward system in the brain.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in mood regulation, as well as sleep, appetite, and digestion.

Depression

A psychiatric condition defined by a sustained low mood or apathy towards activities, significantly hindering daily operations.

Oversupply

A situation in which the quantity of a product or service exceeds the demand for it, often leading to lower prices and surplus.