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Structural reform of the Social Security system: the time has come


Abstract: An argument that any successful reform of the Social Security system must 1) result in more real investment, 2) restore individuals' incentives to work, and 3) reduce or eliminate the intergenerational redistribution that leads to low national saving.

Keywords: Social security;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 1997

Issue: Feb

Order Number: 2