Not born yesterday: the world’s ageing population
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Navigating an Aging Society
This chapter examines the challenges posed by an aging population and the decline in fertility rates, highlighting their impact on economic systems, productivity, and innovation. It critiques conventional viewpoints on immigration and advocates for educational improvements in developing regions as a long-term solution, while addressing the paradox of potentially reduced fertility rates.
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