KC: Program on Social Security

April 4 th 7 pm “Social Security: A Manufactured Crisis?”
Linda Hall Library
Panel discussion, moderated by James Webb, lecturer in economics, UMKC:
- “Manufacturing a Crisis", L. Randall Wray, professor of economics
- “Just Say ‘No’ to Privatizing”, Stephanie Bell, assistant professor, economics
- “Sense and Nonsense”, Max Skidmore, professor of political science

For 70 years, the far right has attacked Social Security. In this panel, Professors Wray,
Bell, and Skidmore examine how the debate has been framed, and how supporters can
protect the social safety net.