The Regressive Impact of the Progressive Indexation of Social Security Benefits

May 02, 2005

Alan Barber

May 2005, Dean Baker

This paper shows that the “progressive” Social Security benefit cuts endorsed by President Bush in April 2005 would actually hit middle-income workers hardest.

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The Regressive Impact of the Progressive Indexation of Social Security Benefits

Alan Barber

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Alan Barber | CPC Center Policy Director

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