Learning about Social Security: Topic 2

Learning about ... Social Security
led by Peter W. Martin

author

Topic 2: Program History

A. Viewing Social Security's history - Chronologically

Important stages in the program's evolution and the economic forces and politics that shaped them

B. Viewing Social Security's history - Thematically

Relationship to need-tested benefits
Response to economic change
Benefits for family members and issues of gender equality
Relationship of benefits to continuing employment and ability to work
Program administration and adjudication of disputed claims

C. Approaching the readings

D. Questions? Issues?

What questions about this material would you like to discussed now?
What issues suggested by this materia are you eager to have covered under the appropriate topic later in the course?

E. Discussion

Course discussion of this topic will begin on Wednesday, January 23. You should have made your submission on this topic and be ready to join in at that point.