The most powerful countries have benefited from large work forces for decades. What happens when they retire?
  • World demographics have changed: Europe is shrinking, China and India are aging.
  • By 2050, people aged 65+ will make up almost 40% of the population in parts of East Asia and Europe.
  • An aging world is a triumph of development, but demographics do not guarantee economic growth.
  • Aging countries must rethink pensions, immigration policies and life in old age.
  • Asian countries are aging faster and getting rich earlier.
  • In low-income countries, workers are not protected by a secure pension system.
  • Aging is a huge achievement despite the challenges.
  • The choice of behavior and public policy is of great importance for the future of society.
  • 8BitRoadTrip
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    1 year ago

    Fucking hell that was an unreadable mess of text overlays then the paywall popped up.