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> And as retirees continue to make up a larger portion of the popular vote - they'll continue to demand more from a shrinking workforce.

Sure, if you fail to outsource to other countries; or automate your economy enough.

> There's only so much juice you can squeeze out of a shrinking workforce, though.

For most countries, you can get access with a job offer. Countries are not against people who can get employment where they have shortages.

But a "bare human" is barely employable which is how he turns into a liability. ie: immigrating more people (randomly) will generate a negative return at least in the short-term.



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