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Essays on Social Security

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Jan 6, 2026ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Boomers

Scott Alexander reviews comments on his defense of Baby Boomers, clarifying three separate claims about generational fairness and addressing debates about housing policy, Social Security, cultural changes, and whether the structural problems attributed to Boomers are actually universal features of aging populations.

63 min read 9,653 words

Dec 19, 2025ACX

Against Against Boomers

Scott argues against the trend of 'Boomer-hating,' contending that Baby Boomers delivered peace and prosperity, passed on greater wealth to their children, and don't differ significantly from younger generations on most political issues.

17 min read 2,631 words

Baby Boomers economic analysis generational differences