UM14-11: Differential Mortality Trends and Social Security Policy.

Researchers

• John Bound
• Timothy Waidmann
• Arline Geronimus

Abstract

One rationale for raising Social Security retirement ages is the increased life expectancy among Americans. But, this rationale is challenged by a recent analysis finding that life expectancy among those with low levels of education is actually falling. We will examine this finding to assess the validity of the challenge.

Publications

• The Implications of Differential Trends in Mortality for Social Security Policy (Conference Paper)
• The Implications of Differential Trends in Mortality for Social Security Policy (Working Paper)
• The Implications of Differential Trends in Mortality for Social Security Policy (Research Brief)

Project Year

2014