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minus-squarethen_three_more@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·14 days agoWhen the state pension was introduced in the UK back in the early 20th century it was set at about 2 years below average life expectancy. It just wasn’t increased as life expectancy went up. I wouldn’t be surprised if other countries are the same.
When the state pension was introduced in the UK back in the early 20th century it was set at about 2 years below average life expectancy. It just wasn’t increased as life expectancy went up. I wouldn’t be surprised if other countries are the same.