The Average Age of Retirement Declined Over the Twentieth Century

question 49

Multiple Choice

The average age of retirement declined over the twentieth century in the United States because of __________.

• A) the steady increase in lifespan
• B) the steady improvements in health care
• C) government-sponsored retirement benefits
• D) the negative impact of economic recessions

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