Abstract
Determining whether a proposal to reform Social Security cuts benefits depends on the basis of comparison. A reform proposal could cut or increase benefits depending on whether its benefits are compared with full benefits under current law or reduced benefits needed to make current law solvent. A reform proposal could also cut or increase benefits depending on whether benefits generated by individual accounts are included.
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