Detailed studies indicate that, on balance, the Social Security retirement system
A) redistributes a substantial amount of income from the rich to the poor.
B) redistributes a substantial amount of income from whites to blacks.
C) is particularly advantageous to those with a shorter life expectancy.
D) is not particularly advantageous to the poor due to their shorter life expectancy.

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The Social Security retirement system is not particularly advantageous to the poor because they tend to have shorter life expectancies, which means they may not collect benefits for as long as wealthier individuals who live longer.

Detailed Studies Indicate That, on Balance, the Social Security Retirement