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Why Not Make Social Security Benefits Even More Generous

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People haven't saved enough for retirement. Should the government make it up to them?

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Josh Barro notes an absolutely true fact: most people don't save enough for retirement.

Therefore, says Josh, we should raise Social Security benefits to make up the shortfall:

Private saving for retirement is woeful.

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