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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