The Purpose of Indexing Social Security Payments to the Consumer

question 337

Multiple Choice

The purpose of indexing Social Security payments to the consumer price index is to:

• A)increase corporate profits.
• B)justify continued government funding of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• C)avoid the privatization of Social Security.
• D)maintain the purchasing power of retirees.

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Definitions:

Alveolar Air

The air present within the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange with blood occurs.

Atmospheric Air

The mixture of gases surrounding the earth, primarily composed of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and trace gases.

Water Vapor

The gaseous phase of water, forming clouds and contributing to the greenhouse effect.

Pulmonary Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, allowing for the uptake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.