A Skewed Dependency Ratio Is Problematic for Social Security Because

question 59

Multiple Choice

A skewed dependency ratio is problematic for Social Security because __________.

• A) you can only get benefits if you are younger than 65 and have children who are still being claimed as a dependent on your taxes
• B) children over age 21 and listed as dependents for their parents over age 65 do not have to pay Social Security taxes
• C) it is the basis for how Medicare is funded and relies on dependents to pay a portion of their elderly parents taxes
• D) it is financed based on workers and if less people are working compared to those who are not, funding will become an issue

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Definitions:

Direct Labour

The labor costs associated with employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, showing the profitability of sales before other operating expenses are deducted.

Cost of Goods

The total direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The aggregate expense of finished goods within a certain timeframe, encompassing materials, workforce, and indirect costs.