Suppose that someone wishes to address the problems with Social Security by allowing increased immigration.That approach is equivalent to:

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Allowing increased immigration would increase the number of workers contributing to Social Security, which would expand the base of taxable wages. This would help to offset the demographic changes that are placing strain on the program. Raising taxes further, raising the retirement age, or lowering benefits for all recipients would all involve making cuts to the program or asking more of current workers and beneficiaries, whereas expanding the tax base through increased immigration would add new contributors without reducing benefits.

Suppose That Someone Wishes to Address the Problems with Social