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The Silent Crisis of Underfunded Pension Funds
Public pension systems are facing a structural shortfall that threatens municipal services and taxpayer burdens. Lucas and Luna examine the math behind defined benefit plans, the role of assumed investment returns, and how cities like Chicago and Detroit navigated their fiscal cliffs. With specific data on unfunded liabilities and the impact of low-interest-rate environments on pension solvency, this episode breaks down why these long-term obligations matter for your local economy today.
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