Identify the Problems with Solvency in the Social Security Trust

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Essay

Identify the problems with solvency in the Social Security trust fund. What are some solutions to the problem? Which of these do you think is most promising? Is it likely that social security will be saved?

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Definitions:

Fortressed Communities

Communities or settlements that are heavily fortified, often in the medieval period, to protect against invaders or attacks.

Corbeled Stone Architecture

A technique in stone architecture where stones are stacked atop one another, each extending slightly beyond the one below, to create structures without the use of mortar.

Megalith

Greek, “great stone.” A large, roughly hewn stone used in the construction of monumental prehistoric structures.

Massive Shaped Stone

Large stones that have been shaped and used in the construction of ancient structures and monuments, showcasing sophisticated engineering techniques.