Social Security Under the Gun [Large Print]

The author does a great job educating the citizen about the myths and truths of socal security. His goal is to present both scenarios and let the reader decide which alternative best suite them. I recommend as a simply presneted bi-partisan coverage of the current debate.

The amazing thing about this little book is that it's such a quick, easy read, and yet I feel I've absorbed so much crucial information about "reforming" Social Security. I started out thinking privatization might be a good idea. By the end I was convinced it would be a disaster. Yet Benavie's tone is calm and non-hysterical, If all economists could write as clearly as he does, it would be a lot easier to keep informed on vital issues like this one.

If you want to understand how social security works, what its problems are, and the major proposals for fixing it, read this book. It is rare to find such a clear and concise analysis of an important public policy issue. The author explains objectively the alternative proposals for social security reform and their consequences, so readers can decide for themselves. He clarifies issues often muddied by political rhetoric and superficial media converage. The main text is only 102 pages, with 40 pages of notes, references and index for those who wish to explore further.