Social Security significantly reduced the number of people in deep poverty

Reduction in Poverty Rate Due to Transfers (%)

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Source: National Bureau of Economic ResearchEmbed Download image

Notes: Deep and Near Poverty are defined as having incomes less than 50% and 150% of the federal poverty line, respectively. Calculations are for all families. Data are for 2008-2013.