If the Average Retirement Age Decreases

question 172

Multiple Choice

If the average retirement age decreases:

• A)implicit liabilities will increase.
• B)implicit liabilities will decrease.
• C)implicit liabilities will be unaffected.
• D)the public debt will immediately increase.

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