The labor-particpation-rate of working taxpayers fell about 7% (relative to itself 1-.63/.68) during the 21st century. This means fewer people paying social se

The labor-particpation-rate of working taxpayers fell about 7% (relative to itself 1-.63/.68) during the 21st century. This means fewer people paying social security taxes and three major programs those taxes support. This graph tries to explain what happened. Its was blamed on old people retiring early or becoming disabled. However, decreased working is spread across all age groups.