Social Security In The 21st Century

Download or read book Social Security in the 21st Century written by Eric R. Kingson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Members of the National Academy of Social Insurance explain basic facts and offer an understanding of the complexities surrounding Social Security, for educators, students, journalists, policymakers, and the general public. After a historical and conceptual overview section, chapters address commonly asked questions about Social Security, considering issues such as means testing and the economic role of trust funds. Other sections examine institutional and administrative issues, and offer alternative perspectives. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR