In the context of Social Security benefits, which of the following statements is true about replacement rate?
A. Couples with two high-earning spouses receive the highest benefits in terms of replacement rates.
B. It is the percentage of household savings that Social Security replaces for a deceased spouse.
C. It actually favors households with a single earner.
D. Replacement rates are the same for earning and non-earning couples.
Answer: C
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