Algebra and Social Security: A Perfect Fit.

Mead, Arthur C.

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ERIC Number: EJ557553

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Algebra and Social Security: A Perfect Fit.

Mead, Arthur C.

Journal of Economic Education, v29 n1 p47-53 Win 1998

Describes class exercises where undergraduates construct and test mathematical models using data and issues related to social security. The students collect data and forecast economic and demographic variables that determine future tax rates. They then discuss government policies that are derived from their models. (MJP)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Economics, Economics Education, Expenditures, Higher Education, Mathematical Models, Predictor Variables, Public Policy, Social Agencies, Social Services, Statistical Analysis, Student Research, Tax Rates

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers; Teachers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Social Security

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