The purpose of this journal is to look at how (OASDI) Old Age survivors Disability Insurance is distributed in relation to the amount of taxes paid versus the benefits received. This journal will look at a brief history of the program and the three main factors that determine the amount of taxes an individual pays versus how much they receive in benefits according to various ethnic groups and levels of earning.

In order to understand the Social Security program we will first take a brief look at

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