What is the Problem with Social Security?

What is the Problem with Social Security?

Lifelong Learning | Registration closed 11/22/2024

9000 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 United States
PSC 101
10/31/2024-12/5/2024
4:00 PM-5:30 PM EST on Th

What is the Problem with Social Security?

Lifelong Learning | Registration closed 11/22/2024

This five-week course will focus on the current state of Social Security and highlight concerns and possible solutions for the long-term viability of one of America’s most popular entitlements.

Topics will include:

  • An historical overview of the Social Security program in the U.S.
  • How do other developed countries handle this entitlement?
  • What have been the driving forces in the depletion of Social Security reserves?
  • Highlight possible solutions to keep the Social Security fund solvent.
  • Assess which solutions are realistic given the political climate in the U.S.

Kasunich, Paul
Paul Kasunich

Paul Kasunich, EdD, has extensive experience in both the K-12 and Higher Education fields. Dr. Kasunich served in a variety of capacities over his twenty years in K-12 public education. His positions included high school teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. Since 2015, he has been employed as a Professor of Education at Gwynedd Mercy University. As well as teaching in the Doctoral program at Gwynedd, he serves as Dissertation Chair for several doctoral students. Dr. Kasunich is no stranger to LaRoche. From 2000-2006, he taught both Macro and Micro Economics in the Business School at LaRoche. Dr. Kasunich has earned a B.S. in Economics, M.S. in Education, and an EdD. All of his degrees are from Duquesne University.