A New Deal for Old Age
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Social Security, Reference & Language, Law, Labour & Employment, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Anne L. Alstott | ISBN: | 9780674545830 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | March 8, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anne L. Alstott |
| ISBN: | 9780674545830 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | March 8, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Changes in longevity, marriage, and the workplace have undermined Social Security, making the experience of old age increasingly unequal. Anne Alstott’s pragmatic, progressive revision would permit all Americans to retire between 62 and 76 but would provide generous early retirement benefits for workers with low wages or physically demanding jobs.
Changes in longevity, marriage, and the workplace have undermined Social Security, making the experience of old age increasingly unequal. Anne Alstott’s pragmatic, progressive revision would permit all Americans to retire between 62 and 76 but would provide generous early retirement benefits for workers with low wages or physically demanding jobs.
