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Top Ten Myths Of Social Security Reform

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  • Jeffrey Brown
  • Kevin Hassett
  • Kent Smetters

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This paper critically examines ten leading myths that have gained currency in the debate about reforming the U.S. Social Security system, including myths that have been propagated by both proponents and opponents of including personal accounts as part of any reform package.

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  • Jeffrey Brown & Kevin Hassett & Kent Smetters, 2006. "Top Ten Myths Of Social Security Reform," Working Papers, Center for Retirement Research at Boston College wp2005-11, Center for Retirement Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:crr:crrwps:wp2005-11
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    social security; pensions; reform packages;
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