By 2030, the ratio of workers to retirees will likely
A) be similar to the current level-3:1.
B) decrease to 2:1.
C) increase to 4:1.
D) be unimportant because Social Security will not exist.

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As more Baby Boomers retire, the number of workers paying into Social Security will decrease while the number of retirees collecting benefits will increase. This will lead to a decrease in the ratio of workers to retirees, likely reaching around 2:1 by 2030.

By 2030, the Ratio of Workers to Retirees Will Likely