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If the average lifetime increases noticeably there might be consequences on retirement, likely increasing of expense for pensions, and - before or later - an in
by jaclaz 4y ago
If the average lifetime increases noticeably there might be consequences on retirement, likely increasing of expense for pensions, and - before or later - an increase in minimum age requirements to access retirement/pension.
Right now - I believe - the set age is 65 years, which is "common" worldwide, but quite a few countries have gone in recent years or are going to 66-67-68 :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_age https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_age
- gregshap 4y agoAgree, even more reason to discount the "taxpayers are paying for smokers choices" reaction