Why does the U.S. encourage people to continue working for as long as possible?
A) to offset the economic expense of social welfare programs that support senior citizens
B) because older workers are highly valued and esteemed in our culture
C) to retain the use of highly specialized skill sets obtained by the Baby Boomer generation
D) because there is a substantial shortage of senior housing and long-term care facilities
A) to offset the economic expense of social welfare programs that support senior citizens
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