Archive: Diana Horvath

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How Will Employer Health Insurance Affect Wages and Social Security?

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April 9, 2024

The rising cost of employer contributions to employer-sponsored health insurance (ESHI) can slow wage growth and erode the Social Security wage base.  Both these effects were evident in the decades before 2005, as ESHI increased as a share of compensation.  Fortunately, the ratio of ESHI contributions to compensation plateaued after 2005, stabilizing wages and halting…

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How Will Employer Health Insurance Affect Wages and Social Security Finances?

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September 26, 2023

Abstract The rising cost of employer contributions to employee-sponsored health insurance (ESHI) can slow wage growth and erode the Social Security wage base.  Both these effects were evident in the decades before 2005, as ESHI increased as a share of compensation.  Fortunately, the ratio of ESHI contributions to compensation plateaued after 2005, stabilizing wages and…

How Much Does Inflation Vary by Income?

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September 27, 2022