What critical resource is likely to be the culprit for the impending doom of Social Security regarding tax collection? Explain

What will be an ideal response?


Because the baby-boom generation gave birth to fewer children these people will be part of the labor force that will be supporting the baby-boomers when they retire. Because their numbers are so much smaller the amount of taxes collected will be smaller as well.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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