Should we phase out Social Security? 2 economists debated it for an hour in front of me—then agreed the wealthy have to pay up

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What happened

Teresa Ghilarducci said, “The way to get money for Social Security…is going to be at the top.” Romina Boccia agreed they’ll have to “bear the brunt.”…

Key facts

  • Teresa Ghilarducci said, “The way to get money for Social Security…is going to be at the top.” Romina Boccia agreed they’ll have to “bear the brunt.”…
  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:06:02 UTC.

Why it matters

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