Richard W. Johnson

Richard W. Johnson is an American economist and researcher specializing in social policy, retirement, and aging topics. He is the director of the Urban Institute’s Program on Retirement Policy, where he studies how economic and demographic changes affect America's pension systems and older populations. His work provides insights into retirement security, Social Security, pension plans, and related public policies, helping policymakers and the public understand challenges and options for financing and ensuring economic stability for retirees.