Scenarios about 'retirement policy'
Retirement policy encompasses governmental and institutional frameworks that regulate pension systems, retirement age requirements, and financial support mechanisms for individuals exiting the workforce. These policies have evolved significantly since the late 19th century when nations began establishing formal social security systems to address poverty among the elderly. In alternate history scenarios, different retirement policy approaches can dramatically alter demographic patterns, economic structures, and intergenerational relationships within societies.
What If Social Security Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Social Security Act of 1935 never became law, dramatically altering America's approach to retirement, poverty, and the social safety net throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.