Suppose that someone wishes to address the problems with Social Security by mandating that those now exempt from Social Security have to enroll.That approach is equivalent to:

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Mandating that those who are currently exempt from Social Security have to enroll means extending the base of taxable wages, as more individuals will now be contributing to the Social Security system through payroll taxes. This would increase the amount of funding available for Social Security and help address its long-term solvency issues. Raising taxes further or lowering benefits for all recipients would have negative impacts on individuals and the economy, while raising the retirement age may not be feasible or fair for individuals in physically demanding jobs.

Suppose That Someone Wishes to Address the Problems with Social