Date of Defense
7-21-2006
Department
Finance and Commercial Law
First Advisor
Dr. Judith Swisher
Second Advisor
Scott Willams
Abstract
Debate has raged during the past few years over whether or not the Social Security program is in need of reform and, if so, how to best reform it. This paper gives a brief history of social insurance, an explanation of the current structure and financial status of the Social Security program, and an analysis of three proposals for change. Arguments against privatization and reform in general are also discussed and refuted, and a prediction of how Social Security's insolvency will eventually be solved is offered.
Recommended Citation
St. John, Jeremy, "Social Security Solvency and Privatization Proposals" (2006). Honors Theses. 2089.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/2089
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only