Safety Net in the United States
Concept of Safety Net
In the U.S., in the context of Political Economy and Public Policy, Safety Net has the following meaning: A commitment by government to provide minimal life-sustaining resources in the event that an individual cannot do so. Examples of a safety net include unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and social security retirement. (Source of this definition of Safety Net : University of Texas)
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- Political Economy
- Public Policy