Suppose someone argues that the problems faced by Social Security could be solved if we adjusted for the fact that people live longer than they used to,even given the changes to Social Security over that time.This is a reference to:

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Adjusting for the fact that people live longer than they used to means that they are able to work for longer periods and therefore can delay retirement. Raising the retirement age would be the appropriate solution in this case. A) raising taxes further would increase the burden on current taxpayers, B) extending the base of taxable wages would require some workers to contribute more without receiving any immediate benefits, and D) lowering benefits for all recipients would put a greater burden on those who rely on Social Security as their primary source of income.

Suppose Someone Argues That the Problems Faced by Social Security