Aging Population & Economy
How will aging populations reshape the economy and workforce?
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44 mins
Explore how aging populations are slowing economic growth while creating new opportunities in consumer markets and innovation. Discover how older adults’ spending power, wealth, and influence are reshaping industries, asset prices, and social priorities.
Ep 1:
The Gray Wave Arrives
The world is aging faster than ever, with staggering global projections ahead. We unpack the startling numbers and the economic anxieties fueling fears of stagnation, inflation, and shrinking growth.
Ep 2:
Workers Wanted, Votes Recounted
Older workers want jobs but face rejection, while critical industries bleed talent to retirement. Meanwhile, shifting demographics threaten to upend the political and generational contract underpinning democracy itself.
Discussions (11)
Ruben
Level 5 · 8 mo agoThe national clown shortage is fucking hilarious. Imagine being the President of that association. Bet he's a lonely creepy dude in makeup.
Ryan
Level 5 · 8 mo agoRetirees moving to Florida to dodge school taxes while expecting kids to fund their Medicare is rich. It is the definition of pulling up the ladder. Pure selfishness from a generation that had it all.
Brock
Level 5 · 8 mo agoThat $8 trillion figure for the longevity economy checks out. The spending power of the over 50s is massive. That is some serious moolah! 🤑
