A system that lets participants choose between the traditional system and a lower-cost settlement paid in inflation-adjusted Treasuries could ensure the program's solvency.

We have been studying Washington politics and Congress for more than 40 years, and never have we seen them this dysfunctional. In our past writings, we have criticized both parties when we believed it was warranted. Today, however, we have no choice but to acknowledge that the core of the problem lies with the Republican Party.

A brief examination of Americans' mounting revolt against rising property taxes.

Conservatives are considering means tests on Social Security and Medicare benefits, which seemingly offer billions in savings. But a means test is equivalent to a tax on work and saving, precisely the things Americans should do to reduce their dependence on government benefits.

Over the next two to three decades, India’s demographic composition will have a significant impact on the country’s economic and strategic capabilities. NBR spoke with expert demographer Nicholas Eberstadt about what India’s population profile will likely look like and how it compares to another major state in the region, China.

Today Americans seem relatively comfortable with, or perhaps resigned to, the level of federal income taxes they pay.

Obama's extension of the Bush tax cuts has infuriated liberal Democrats, like Nancy Pelosi, but they share some of the blame themselves.

Americans should look carefully at the anti-politician, anti-government mood exhibited in California this week.