The Foundation of Social Security: U.S. Comparison to the German model
Define the German program why did the newly industrialized German society realize that a compulsory old-age insurance program would benefit their society?
Why do industrialized societies create social insurance programs? You make the case that these programs are a unique outgrowth of industrialization why?
Why do European nations follow Germany’s lead and create their own programs?
Why is the US slower?
Who inspires these programs in America?
What pieces do they borrow from Germany as they build their model?
Finally, an analysis of the successes and failures. How many people have been helped? What are the financial challenges in the way they are funded?
