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Will the Social Security system founder as millions of baby boomers enter their retirement years? Is the frightening vision of an impoverished old age a glimpse into the real future for Americans of the next generation? The authors of this book put debates about Social Security reform into historical perspective,…
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Social Security system, covering its historical origins, legislative changes, and future prospects.
It describes the history of the development of Social Security from its conceptual origins in the Roosevelt Administration. It explores the economic and demographic factors influencing the program and proposes policy options to ensure its sustainability. It argues in favor of adding funded individual accounts as part of Social Security.
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Social Security for Future Generations
This book provides new options for reform of the Social Security (OASI) program. Some options are inspired by the U.S. pension system, while others are inspired by the literature on financial literacy or the social security systems in other countries.
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