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Toward Social Security (Classic Reprint): An Explanation of the Social Security Act and a Survey of the Larger Issues - Couverture souple

Burns, Eveline M.

 
9781528266512: Toward Social Security (Classic Reprint): An Explanation of the Social Security Act and a Survey of the Larger Issues

Synopsis

Exploring the Social Security Act and the debates that shaped it
This book presents a thoughtful explanation of the Social Security Act and the larger issues it faces. It examines why the act may seem complex, and how public opinion, political choices, and economic theory influence policy.

The author argues for facing difficult questions about security, responsibility, and the role of government in protecting people from poverty. It links economic concepts to real-world choices, showing why reforms can be controversial yet necessary.


  • Understand the key ideas behind federal and state roles in social security.

  • See how debates over affordability, flexibility, and adaptability shape policy.

  • Learn how concerns about rugged individualism and economic security interact.

  • Explore how public opinion and legislative choices influence social protection.



Ideal for readers of policy history, economics of unemployment, and anyone seeking a clear map of early social security debates.

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