Fighting Poverty And Reforming Social Security

Author : Martin Feldstein,Jeffrey B. Liebman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226241890

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The Distributional Aspects of Social Security and Social Security Reform by Martin Feldstein,Jeffrey B. Liebman Pdf

Social security is the largest and perhaps the most popular program run by the federal government. Given the projected increase in both individual life expectancy and sheer number of retirees, however, the current system faces an eventual overload. Alternative proposals have emerged, ranging from reductions in future benefits to a rise in taxrevenue to various forms of investment-based personal retirement accounts. As this volume suggests, the distributional consequences of these proposals are substantially different and may disproportionately affect those groups who depend on social security to avoid poverty in old age. Together, these studies persuasively show that appropriately designed investment-based social security reforms can effectively reduce the long-term burden of an aging society on future taxpayers, increase the expected future income of retirees, and mitigate poverty rates among the elderly.

Author : Michael J. G. Cain,Nida M. Gelazis,Tomasz Inglot
Publisher : Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Democracy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122921203

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Fighting Poverty and Reforming Social Security by Michael J. G. Cain,Nida M. Gelazis,Tomasz Inglot Pdf

Author : Peter A. Diamond
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199247897

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Social Security Reform by Peter A. Diamond Pdf

Also considered are the risks in the political process."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : C. Gillion,International Labour Office
Publisher : International Labor Office
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Old age pensions
ISBN : UOM:39015050247504

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Social Security Pensions by C. Gillion,International Labour Office Pdf

By providing a balanced assessment and factual review of the praticalities and structure behind various pension schemes around the world, this book assists decision-makers in forming effective, viable pension policy.

Author : C. Eugene Steuerle,Jon M. Bakija
Publisher : The Urban Insitute
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0877666024

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Retooling Social Security for the 21st Century by C. Eugene Steuerle,Jon M. Bakija Pdf

Study of the Social Security debate arguing that Social Security needs reform and offering a blueprint for implementing them to meet today's and tomorrow's needs.

Author : Melissa Kearney,Benjamin Harris
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815726470

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Policies to Address Poverty in America by Melissa Kearney,Benjamin Harris Pdf

One-in-seven adults and one-in-five children in the United States live in poverty. Individuals and families living in povertyÊnot only lack basic, material necessities, but they are also disproportionally afflicted by many social and economic challenges. Some of these challenges include the increased possibility of an unstable home situation, inadequate education opportunities at all levels, and a high chance of crime and victimization. Given this growing social, economic, and political concern, The Hamilton Project at Brookings asked academic experts to develop policy proposals confronting the various challenges of AmericaÕs poorest citizens, and to introduce innovative approaches to addressing poverty.ÊWhen combined, the scope and impact of these proposals has the potential to vastly improve the lives of the poor. The resulting 14 policy memos are included in The Hamilton ProjectÕs Policies to Address Poverty in America. The main areas of focus include promoting early childhood development, supporting disadvantaged youth, building worker skills, and improving safety net and work support.

Author : Centers of Disease Control,Christoph Hamelmann
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789289052658

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Key Policies for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities by Centers of Disease Control,Christoph Hamelmann Pdf

Evidence indicates that actions within four main themes (early child development fair employment and decent work social protection and the living environment) are likely to have the greatest impact on the social determinants of health and health inequities. A systematic search and analysis of recommendations and policy guidelines from intergovernmental organizations and international bodies identified practical policy options for action on social determinants within these four themes. Policy options focused on early childhood education and care; child poverty; investment strategies for an inclusive economy; active labour market programmes; working conditions; social cash transfers; affordable housing; and planning and regulatory mechanisms to improve air quality and mitigate climate change. Applying combinations of these policy options alongside effective governance for health equity should enable WHO European Region Member States to reduce health inequities and synergize efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Author : Maurizio Ferrera
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134347315

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Welfare State Reform in Southern Europe by Maurizio Ferrera Pdf

This book offers a detailed analysis of the efforts made to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Building an Agenda to Reduce the Number of Children in Poverty by Half in 10 Years
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309483988

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A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Building an Agenda to Reduce the Number of Children in Poverty by Half in 10 Years Pdf

The strengths and abilities children develop from infancy through adolescence are crucial for their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, which in turn help them to achieve success in school and to become responsible, economically self-sufficient, and healthy adults. Capable, responsible, and healthy adults are clearly the foundation of a well-functioning and prosperous society, yet America's future is not as secure as it could be because millions of American children live in families with incomes below the poverty line. A wealth of evidence suggests that a lack of adequate economic resources for families with children compromises these children's ability to grow and achieve adult success, hurting them and the broader society. A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty reviews the research on linkages between child poverty and child well-being, and analyzes the poverty-reducing effects of major assistance programs directed at children and families. This report also provides policy and program recommendations for reducing the number of children living in poverty in the United States by half within 10 years.

Author : Robert A. Moffitt
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226533575

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Means-Tested Transfer Programs in the United States by Robert A. Moffitt Pdf

Few United States government programs are as controversial as those designed to aid the poor. From tax credits to medical assistance, aid to needy families is surrounded by debate—on what benefits should be offered, what forms they should take, and how they should be administered. The past few decades, in fact, have seen this debate lead to broad transformations of aid programs themselves, with Aid to Families with Dependent Children replaced by Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, the Earned Income Tax Credit growing from a minor program to one of the most important for low-income families, and Medicaid greatly expanding its eligibility. This volume provides a remarkable overview of how such programs actually work, offering an impressive wealth of information on the nation's nine largest "means-tested" programs—that is, those in which some test of income forms the basis for participation. For each program, contributors describe origins and goals, summarize policy histories and current rules, and discuss the recipient's characteristics as well as the different types of benefits they receive. Each chapter then provides an overview of scholarly research on each program, bringing together the results of the field's most rigorous statistical examinations. The result is a fascinating portrayal of the evolution and current state of means-tested programs, one that charts a number of shifts in emphasis—the decline of cash assistance, for instance, and the increasing emphasis on work. This exemplary portrait of the nation's safety net will be an invaluable reference for anyone interested in American social policy.

Author : Larry W. DeWitt,Daniel Béland,Edward D. Berkowitz
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131714227

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Social Security by Larry W. DeWitt,Daniel Béland,Edward D. Berkowitz Pdf

A Documentary History tells the story of the creation and development of the U.S. Social Security program through primary source documents, from its antecendents and founding in 1935, to the controversial issues of the present. This unique reference presents the complex history of Social Security in an accessible volume that highlights the program's major moments and events.

Author : Melani Cammett,Lauren M. MacLean
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780801470325

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The Politics of Non-state Social Welfare by Melani Cammett,Lauren M. MacLean Pdf

Across the world, welfare states are under challenge—or were never developed extensively in the first place—while non-state actors increasingly provide public goods and basic welfare. In many parts of the Middle East and South Asia, sectarian organizations and political parties supply basic services to ordinary people more extensively and effectively than governments. In sub-Saharan Africa, families struggle to pay hospital fees, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) launch welfare programs as states cut subsidies and social programs. Likewise, in parts of Latin America, international and domestic NGOs and, increasingly, private firms are key suppliers of social welfare in both urban and rural communities. Even in the United States, where the welfare state is far more developed, secular NGOs and faith-based organizations are critical components of social safety nets. Despite official entitlements to public welfare, citizens in Russia face increasing out-of-pocket expenses as they are effectively compelled to seek social services through the private market In The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare, a multidisciplinary group of contributors use survey data analysis, spatial analysis, in-depth interviews, and ethnographic and archival research to explore the fundamental transformation of the relationship between states and citizens. The book highlights the political consequences of the non-state provision of social welfare, including the ramifications for equitable and sustainable access to social services, accountability for citizens, and state capacity. The authors do not assume that non-state providers will surpass the performance of weak, inefficient, or sometimes corrupt states but instead offer a systematic analysis of a wide spectrum of non-state actors in a variety of contexts around the world, including sectarian political parties, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, family networks, informal brokers, and private firms.

Author : Martin Feldstein
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226241821

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Privatizing Social Security by Martin Feldstein Pdf

This volume represents the most important work to date on one of the pressing policy issues of the moment: the privatization of social security. Although social security is facing enormous fiscal pressure in the face of an aging population, there has been relatively little published on the fundamentals of essential reform through privatization. Privatizing Social Security fills this void by studying the methods and problems involved in shifting from the current system to one based on mandatory saving in individual accounts. "Timely and important. . . . [Privatizing Social Security] presents a forceful case for a radical shift from the existing unfunded, pay-as-you-go single national program to a mandatory funded program with individual savings accounts. . . . An extensive analysis of how a privatized plan would work in the United States is supplemented with the experiences of five other countries that have privatized plans." —Library Journal "[A] high-powered collection of essays by top experts in the field."—Timothy Taylor, Public Interest

Author : Erik Schokkaert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351753449

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Ethics and Social Security Reform by Erik Schokkaert Pdf

This title was first published in 2001. Ethical considerations play a key role in both the theoretical and practical functioning of the welfare state. The contributors to this book examine these ethical issues, and demonstrate how value judgements must be integrated into any analysis of social security reform.

Author : Charles P. Blahous
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000-08-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780313000348

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Reforming Social Security by Charles P. Blahous Pdf

Blahous contends that Social Security is ill-equipped to withstand the effects of an aging population and will impose excessive tax burdens upon future Americans unless its course is changed. Far from a doomsday tract, however, the book provides instances of proposals that would satisfactorily avert this course, if only the political will is mustered to implement them. Blahous argues for the program developed by the National Commission on Retirement Policy, but also offers positive descriptions of plausible alternatives as well as unsparing criticism of those who would cook the books in defense of either current law or high-cost alternatives. Reforming Social Security is sure to disturb ideologues from all parts of the political spectrum, because of its frank willingness to expose the costs of different approaches as well as the self-interest so often pursued by interest groups, political actors, and Social Security experts. An important analysis for the general public as well as policy makers and others concerned with social security issues.