CiNii Books - Social Security in the 21st century

Social Security has proved to be one of the most successful programmes in the USA. Despite this success, the design of the programme reflects yesterday's needs and it cannot survive into the 21st century without significant reforms. This handbook offers an introduction to the basic economic, demographic, and political aspects of social security, and addresses issues such as intergenerational equity, gender discrimination, and the future of entitlement programmes in a time of reduced government spending. It is aimed at scholars and students of sociology and public policy.

Volume: : pbk ISBN 9780195104257

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Social Security has proved to be one of the most successful programmes in the USA. Despite this success, the design of the programme reflects yesterday's needs and it cannot survive into the 21st century without significant reforms. This handbook offers an introduction to the basic economic, demographic, and political aspects of social security, and addresses issues such as intergenerational equity, gender discrimination, and the future of entitlement programmes in a time of reduced government spending.

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Foreword by Peter Diamond I: An Overview of Social Security 1.: Lawrence H. Thompson and Melinda M. Upp: The Social Insurance Approach and Social Security 2.: Edward D. Berkowitz: The Historical Development of Social Insurance in the United States II: Social Security Issues 3.: Eric R. Kingson & James H. Schulz: Should Social Security Be Means-Tested? 4.: Marilyn Moon: Are Social Security Benefits Too High or Too Low? 5.: Yung-Ping Chen and Stephen C. Goss: Are Returns on Payroll Taxes Fair? 6.: Karen C. Holden: Social Security and the Economic Security of Women: Is It Fair? 7.: Jerry L. Mashaw: Disability: Why Does the Search for Good Programs Continue? 8.: Jill Quadagno and Joseph Quinn: Does Social Security Discourage Work? 9.: Edward M. Gramlich: How Does Social Security Affect the Economy? 10.: Barry Bosworth: What Economic Role for the Trust Funds? 11.: Virginia P. Reno & Robert B. Friedland: Strong Support But Low Confidence: What Explains the Contradiction? 12.: Theodore R. Marmor, Fay Lomax Cook & Stephen Scher: Social Security and the Conflict Between Generations: Are We Asking the Right Questions? 13.: Robert J. Myers: Will Social Security Be There for Me? III: Additional Views on the Issues 14.: Michael D. Hurd: Adequacy and Equity Issues: Another View 15.: Dwight K. Bartlett: Financing and Work Issues: Another View 16.: Stanford G. Ross: Institutional and Administrative Issues 17.: C. Eugene Steuerle: Social Security in the 21st Century: The Need for Change 18.: Robert M. Ball with Thomas N. Bethell: Bridging the Centuries: The Case for Traditional Social Security References Index

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