Retired people will be draining the U.S. economy of wealth. This is due to:
A) the fact that most have smoked all their lives and now are unwilling to pay for healthcare in order to stay alive.
B) the fact there are not enough workers in subsequent generations to support the ongoing drain of older persons into the social security system.
C) their lack of interest in supporting restaurants, resorts, educational institutions, and service-intensive companies.
D) the fact that they refuse to use current information technology to improve efficiency.

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As more and more people retire and are eligible to receive social security benefits, there are not enough people in younger generations to support the ongoing drain of older persons into the social security system. This puts a strain on the economy and could potentially lead to financial issues. The other options presented are not significant enough factors to be the main reason for retired people draining the economy.

Retired People Will Be Draining the U