Explore the critical challenges facing social security in aging societies with ‘The Political Future of Social Security’. This insightful book offers a quantitative analysis of pension system sustainability in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the US. Discover why population aging is not just an economic issue, but a political one, influencing retirement benefits and policy decisions. Author Vincenzo Galasso reveals how an older electorate pressures governments to maintain or increase spending, and examines country-specific political constraints shaping reform. If you’re interested in the future of retirement, social welfare policy, or comparative political economy, this book provides essential insights into the viability of reform measures like raising the retirement age as the most politically feasible solution for securing social security’s future.