Should the Government Raise the Retirement Age?
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The Importance of Raising the Social Security Retirement Age
An economist with personal ties to government programs and a concern for low-income individuals discusses the importance of fiscal responsibility and the need for economic fixes. Mark, arguing for raising the retirement age, emphasizes the need to strengthen the Social Security program due to its potential insolvency. He proposes addressing the issue by increasing taxes and adjusting benefits for higher earners.
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