Source: The Economist. Click on graphic to enlarge.
Americans, as well as citizens of many other advanced nations, now spend about twice as many years in retirement as they did a generation or two ago. During that time, they expect the government to provide them with income support and healthcare. Is it any wonder that we face serious fiscal problems?
I hope the president's fiscal commission makes raising the age of eligibility for these programs one of its main recommendations.
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