Fixing social security: the politics of reform in a polarized age

The solvency problem

Part I. The evolution of Social Security. Creation, expansion, and solvency ; Public reactions

Part II. The policy options. Reinventing Social Security ; Incremental solutions

Part III. The players. Polarized policymakers ; Supportive citizens ; Motivated voters ; Cross-pressured legislators

Part IV. The politics of choice. Adjusting taxes and benefits ; Privatization ; Politics at the precipice ; Doing better