Should the age of retirement be raised?

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Selected thesis

The age of retirement should be raised.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Raising the age of retirement would allow employers to retain experienced workers for longer.

  • Pro claim 2

    Raising the age of retirement could help make social security systems more sustainable.

  • Con claim 1

    Raising the age of retirement would deny retirement benefits to many people.

  • Con claim 2

    Raising the age of retirement would have a greater impact on those in physically demanding or lower-income jobs.