Over time, the welfare state has become dysfunctional in a surprising way. But in a way it became a victim of its own success: It became so successful at prolonging life, that it becomes financially unsustainable, unless you make major changes to things like retirement ages.
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"Over time, the welfare state has become dysfunctional in a surprising way. But in a way it became a victim of its own success: It became so successful at prolonging life, that it becomes financially unsustainable, unless you make major changes to things like retirement ages." — Niall Ferguson #successachievement
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Over time, the welfare state has become dysfunctional in a surprising way. But in a way it became a victim of its own success: It became so successful at prolonging life, that it becomes financially unsustainable, unless you make major changes to things like retirement ages. — Niall Ferguson
About Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson was a Historian from United Kingdom (1964–present).
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This quote is attributed to Niall Ferguson, a Historian from United Kingdom.
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Niall Ferguson lived from 1964 – present.
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