Problem
There has been considerable concern that our social security (old-age and survivors insurance) program is not adequately financed: with expected birth rates, death rates, and increases in payroll tax collections, the current level of benefits can only be sustained with increases in tax rates. Some believe that the appropriate response is to reduce the current level of benefits others that the appropriate response is to increase taxes in the future. Still others, worried about the effects of even higher tax rates but believing that lowering the benefits of those presently receiving social security would be unfair, argue that benefits in the future should be cut.
In this discussion, separate out the positive statements from the normative statements. To what extent are the disagreements attributable to differences in views of the economy?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.