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The Number of Workers Per Retiree Is a Common Feature

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The number of workers per retiree is a common feature in discussions of how to improve the sustainability of the Social Security program.What was the approximate number of workers per retiree when Social Security was first instituted? What is that number today? Discuss the challenges this poses for the federal government budget.


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