The social security system-privatization of social security

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The social security system has been, according to some, in danger of collapse and insolvency for some time now. Since 1950 the number of workers supporting one retiree has fallen from 16.5 to 3 while the tax assessed against wages has increased from 1% of income up to $3,000.00 to 6.5% of the first $106,800.00 plus 1.45 % of all earnings for Medicare. The taxes are assessed against both the employee and the employer. It is expected the number of workers supporting one retiree will continue to fall and that taxes will probably have to be raised as well as the age at which a retiree can receive benefits. Discuss the following proposals advanced to “solve” the looming economic crisis concerning social security:

(A) Privatization of social security

(B) Means testing

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