Describe the Basic Types of Benefits Offered by Social Security

question 25

Essay

Describe the basic types of benefits offered by social security.

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Definitions:

APS

Automatic positioning system; however, in an economic context, it often refers to the Average Propensity to Save, indicating the proportion of income that is saved rather than spent.

Saving

The portion of income not spent on immediate consumption but set aside for future use, typically in bank accounts, investments, or other forms of financial savings.

Disposable Income

The spending and saving financial capacity of households after deductions for income taxes.

MPC

Marginal Propensity to Consume - the proportion of any additional income that is spent on consumption rather than being saved.