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Social Security privatization: a simple proposal

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  • David E. Altig
  • Jagadeesh Gokhale

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A proposal for a U.S. Social Security reform that gradually, but ultimately fully, privatizes the system. This proposal follows the no-harm, no-foul principle in that it preserves the benefits of older generations and yet promises the same or higher retirement benefits for the young.

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  • David E. Altig & Jagadeesh Gokhale, 1997. "Social Security privatization: a simple proposal," Working Papers (Old Series) 9703, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedcwp:9703
    DOI: 10.26509/frbc-wp-199703
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    3. Laurence J. Kotlikoff & Kent Smetters & Jan Walliser, 1999. "Privatizing Social Security in the U.S. -- Comparing the Options," Review of Economic Dynamics, Elsevier for the Society for Economic Dynamics, vol. 2(3), pages 532-574, July.
    4. Kent Smetters & Jan Walliser, 2002. "Dropping Out of Social Security," Working Papers wp022, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center.
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    6. C. Alan Garner, 1997. "Social Security privatization: balancing efficiency and fairness," Economic Review, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, vol. 82(Q III), pages 21-36.
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