What Is the Expected Result of Baby Boomers Retiring in the United

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Multiple Choice

What is the expected result of baby boomers retiring in the United States?

• A) They will not be viewed positively by society and will be seen as a drain on society.
• B) There is not a mechanism in place to support them in their retirement.
• C) There will not be enough workers to support the cost of programs for the elderly.
• D) They will not have produced enough to warrant support by society.

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