PLSC 260: Intro to Public Policy (Roof): Entitlement Policy

Provides statistics and reports on employee compensation in the US.

Provides reports regarding national, state and local retirement systems, 401(k), retirement savings and compensation from previous eras.

Find annual statistics, quick facts and global comparisons of the US retirement system.

Provides reports on the financial status of Social Security from 1997 to 2009.

Find annual and snapshot reports on the performance and financial strength of the Social Security program.

Working Paper focusing on the effects of the housing bubble on retirement savings in the US, by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College,

Read working papers researching the state of pensions and 401(k) plans for retirement. Requires you create an account to access to papers.

Provides research on demographics affecting Social Security, Social Security impact on individuals and analysis of proposed reforms to Social Security.

Provides news, analysis, and stances of polices affecting those heading towards retirement. AARP is a membership organization of Americans 50 or older and lobbies Congress to support the needs of its members close, or in, to retirement.

Provides information on activities in Congress regarding retirement benefits as well as the Council's stance of these activities towards reform. The American Benefits Council lobbies for legislative support of volunteer employer provided employee benefits.

Find information on Social Security and pensions, including the strategic vision of US Chamber of Commerce regarding retirement. The US Chamber of Commerce lobbies Congress on behalf of its members who are individual businesses.

Find books and government information on retirement, Social Security, 401(k)s, pensions and the concepts of social welfare.

Provides history of Social Security, coverage of the discussions for reform and includes debates of specific solutions of the Social Security crunch.

Lists NY Times articles on retirement issues.

Lists Washington Post articles on retirement.

Whitehouse.gov coverage of the Obama Administration policies and speeches regarding Social Security

Hearings of the subcommittee in the House focused on Social Security policies and funds.

Hearings to all of the Committee of Finance and Subcommittees.

This GAO report provides explanations for why Social Security reform is needed, suggested options for reforming Social Security and the implications of reform.

The GAO is the investigative arm of the US Congress, developing reports for Congress on the effectiveness, accountability and efficiency of the government.

Find information on EPI's research on retirement as well as the think tank's suggested solution. EPI is a think tank focusing on low-income and middle-class workers, considered left of center.

Provides analysis of retirement, specifically Social Security, as well as suggested Social Security reform. Cato Institute is a libertarian organization, focusing on limited government, and is considered right of center.

Find charts, issue briefs and suggestions for Social Security reform. The Concord Coalition focuses on advocating responsible fiscal policy while maintaining entitlement programs, considered moderate to left of center.

Find analysis and commentary on the current state of retirement for Americans as well as proposed solutions for Social Security. Brookings is generally considered left of center.

Provides research and suggested reforms to the various retirement systems in the US. AEI focuses on free enterprise solutions, and is considered right of center.

Includes research, debates regarding retirement savings as well as recommendations for reform. The Century Foundation is considered moderate to left of center.

Provides research, statistics and policy reform recommendations. Focuses on advocating for employee retirement security, and considered left of center.

Find information on the financial status of Social Security, its effect of poverty levels for seniors and suggestions for reform. The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities focuses on the needs of low-income Americans, considered left of center.

Provides research and suggested reform regarding Social Security. The Heritage Foundation focuses on conservative public policies and is considered right of center.

Find analysis of proposed reforms and those supported by the AFL-CIO. This organization is a federation of national and international labor unions, focusing on worker rights, considered left of center.

George W Bush Administration website regarding Social Security policy, speeches and documents

George W Bush Administration White House website page regarding Social Security reform focusing on young workers.