Social Security for the 21st Century


 

Publication Date: May 2004

Publisher: Economic Opportunity Institute

Author(s): Marilyn P. Watkins

Research Area: Banking and finance; Population and demographics

Keywords: Social Security; Privitization; Individual investment

Type: Report

Coverage: Washington

Abstract:

Provides background information on how Social Security works, explains how it is that Americans can easily afford Social Security in the long run even as our population ages, and points out fundamental problems with proposals to privatize the program. Finally, it recommends ways we should improve Social Security to serve Americans even better.