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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > economics and work > pensions and social security
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > aging and older development > gerontology > pensions and social security
social science subjects > sociology > aging and the life course > gerontology > pensions and social security
... > social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > cultural/social anthropology > gerontology > pensions and social security
social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > gerontology > pensions and social security
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > organization of health care > gerontology > pensions and social security

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pensions and social security  

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  • Pensions and Social Security are programs designed to provide some measure of financial security to people during their retirement years. A variety of policies and programs have developed over time to address the kinds of problems faced by many, although not all, of the elderly. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Pensions and Social Security]

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