Social Security Reform for Deficit Hawks
Featuring William Niskanen, Chairman, Cato Institute; Michael Tanner, Director Cato Institute Project on Social Security Choice; Jagadeesh Gokhale, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
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For deficit hawks from both parties, Social Security reform appears to force difficult choices. The current system faces an $11.9 trillion short fall. Personal accounts will save trillions but require cash up‐front. Three experts from the Cato Institute will examine the budgetary issues surrounding Social Security reform and whether personal accounts can be created in a fiscally responsible way.
