The Future Financial Status of the Social Security Program

The Future Financial Status of the Social Security Program

This article describes four concepts -- solvency, sustainability, shortfalls, and solutions -- as they apply to the financial status of the Social Security program as well as how Social Security financing fits in the general federal budget. The little-understood basis for future projected shortfalls...

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Veröffentlicht in:Social security bulletin 2010-01 (70), p.111-125
1. Verfasser: Goss, Stephen C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Appropriations and expenditures
Budget, Government
Finance
Social insurance
United States Social security administration
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Zusammenfassung:This article describes four concepts -- solvency, sustainability, shortfalls, and solutions -- as they apply to the financial status of the Social Security program as well as how Social Security financing fits in the general federal budget. The little-understood basis for future projected shortfalls is explained and detailed in relation to the possible solutions. Tables, Figures. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0037-7910