Absent reform, Social Security deficits would contribute to government dissaving (shown in figure 4.2) and greatly constrain budgetary flexibility over the long run (shown in figure 4.3).
Social Security deficits make it easier than ever for the government to save money.
mnli hypothesis: Social Security deficits make it easier than ever for the government to save money. premise: Absent reform, Social Security deficits would contribute to government dissaving (shown in figure 4.2) and greatly constrain budgetary flexibility over the long run (shown in figure 4.3).