Effect on the Economy

• Pro

  • New Source of Investment.1

• Con

  • The expected return on investments will go down.2

1. Source: Tim Smart, Washington Post, January 20, 1999, page A10. Market Experts Mostly Bullish on Proposal’s Impact on Stock.

2. Source: Daniel J. Mitchell, “Why government should not Invest Americans Social Security Money. Backgrounder No.240

December 23, 1998. Heritage Foundation.

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