social safety net
A social safety net refers to a system of government programs and policies designed to provide assistance and support to individuals and families who face economic hardship, ensuring their basic needs are met and protecting them from falling into poverty or experiencing severe adversity.
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- inadequate social safety nets
- safety net programs
- safety net savings
- social assistance programs
- social assistance systems
- social benefits
- social insurance
- social protection systems
- social safety nets
- social support
- social support networks
- social welfare
- social welfare programs
- social welfare services
- social welfare spending