David Weaver

David A. Weaver, Ph.D., is an economist and retired federal employee who has authored a number of studies on the Social Security program. He currently teaches statistics at the University of South Carolina. His views do not reflect the views of any organization.

Jun 12, 2026

Unchecked Bureaucracy: Social Security's New Retirement Rules

With little public discussion, the Social Security Administration (SSA) implemented several changes to the application process for retirement and other benefits.  The...
Mar 18, 2026

Can Enhanced Trump Accounts Break Persistent Poverty?

Over 5 million children in the United States live in what the federal government designates as “persistent poverty” counties. That designation means a...

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