9 pages. Excerpt: At one time policy favored DB plans because (1) they were more likely to provide a lifetime income and (2) they cover almost all employees. With lower tax rates for capital gains and stock dividends, the equilibrium for deciding whether to sponsor a DB or DC plan ..., versus just providing cash to employees, has been greatly harmed. We recommend that Congress return its historic tax advantage to retirement plans by taxing pension distributions at the same rates.  MORE >>