| Sumario: | The writers discuss the Elder Economic Security Initiative as an example of state activity in the arena of older people's economic well-being and security. Sea changes in pension plans and the stability of financial markets and questions about the adequacy of savings rates, along with recent attacks on Social Security, require a new focus on the importance of income for economic security of older adults. While state roles in the income area have generally been overlooked in favor of an emphasis on national programs like Social Security, the perception that states play a marginal role tends to ignore both history and current activity. In this context, the writers outline the Elder Economic Security initiative, in particular as it is being advanced in California, and examine developments in the policy and its future.
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