Of course, the usual caveats apply—it’s hard to predict these sorts of things far into the future. But with shorter lifespans, higher birthrates, and more immigration than most other industrial democracies, the US has much less reason to worry about financing its retirees than does, say, Japan.
Senior Slump
Compared with other industrial democracies, the US has few retirees.
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Clark Williams-Derry
Clark Williams-Derry, senior fellow, spent 15 years directing Sightline’s research team, and now focuses on United States and global and energy markets, particularly issues affecting the Western United States. Previously, Williams-Derry served as senior analyst with the Environmental Working Group. Find Clark's research here, email him at clark [at] sightline [dot] org, and follow him on Twitter at @ClarkWDerry.
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