New Jersey highway signs Allowing government workers to determine their own benefits — as New Jersey may soon do — seems a recipe for disaster. (Photo: Getty)

(Bloomberg) –The massive shortfalls in public pension funds are the single biggest financial challenge for American's states and cities. So allowing government workers to determine their own benefits — as New Jersey may soon do — seems a clear recipe for disaster.

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