by Henry Oliner | Dec 10, 2017 | Economics, Politics, Progressivism
By Henry Oliner The High Cost of Good Intentions- A History of U.S. Entitlement Programs by John Cogan may be the first comprehensive look at the growth and dynamics of this government function. It is meticulously researched and documented, yet remains digestible for...
by Henry Oliner | Dec 14, 2015 | Economics
from the Wall Street Journal, The Uncounted Trillions in the Inequality Debate by Martin Feldstein: excerpts: These data seem to show a country whose wealth is highly concentrated. But the true picture is hardly as stark as critics of inequality claim, because it...
by Henry Oliner | Jun 22, 2014 | Politics
“Social Security was an extraordinarily good deal for the first beneficiaries. Over time, the program has become less and less of a good deal, and will continue to do so. And it looks even less attractive relative to plausible alternatives. In 2012, the average Social...
by Henry Oliner | Dec 19, 2013 | Politics
“The simplest method is to begin with an opt-out provision for Social Security. People who understand the benefits of deferring consumption in order to invest for retirement should have the option to act on that knowledge using their own resources. Laws should be...
by Henry Oliner | Feb 16, 2013 | Politics
In the Wall Street Journal Richard Vedder writes The Wages of Unemployment, 1/15/13. Excerpts: The sharp rise in food-stamp beneficiaries predated the financial crisis of 2008: From 2000 to 2007, the number of beneficiaries rose from 17.1 million to 26.3 million,...
