Assignment 1: Discussion—The Future of Social Security

Assignment 1: Discussion—The Future of Social
Security
In the last few years, the fate of the Social Security administration
has come into question. The system faces various challenges like the growing
number of retirees and the shrinking number of workers paying into the system.
In this module, you will look at possible solutions to such problems. You will
also examine the political and economic consequences of implementing changes in
public policy.
Your textbook proposes several solutions for maintaining the solvency of
the Social Security administration.
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Select one
solution from the textbook that you believe might be effective.
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Using the Social
Security Administration Web site (.ssa.gov/”>www.ssa.gov) and the Argosy University online library,
research the arguments made in support of this solution.
Social Security in the United States averages to about 40 percent of the
citizens’ wages. This is two-thirds of the international average, which is
about 60 percent (Macionis, 2009). In addition, politicians in the United
States want to cut benefits further. Keeping this in mind, respond to the
following:
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Explain reasons
for the disparity in Social Security between the United States and other
industrialized countries.
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Discuss whether
cutting benefits is a good policy decision for the United States.
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Give examples and
reasons in support of your response.
Provide appropriate justification for your analysis.
Write your initial response in 200­–300 words. Apply APA standards to
citation of sources.
By Saturday, May 14, 2016, post your response to the
appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, May 18,
2016, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Cover the
following items in your posts:
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Provide a
statement of clarification.
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Provide a point of
view with rationale.
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Challenge a point
of discussion, or draw a relationship between one or more points of the
discussion.