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Navigating an Aging Society
This chapter examines the economic and societal implications of an aging population in the UK, focusing on the old age dependency ratio and its impact on public spending. It discusses the challenges faced by countries like Japan and explores innovative solutions such as immigration, pension restructuring, and adjusting the state pension age to address these pressures. Additionally, the chapter humorously contrasts the UK fishing industry's economic relevance with less scrutinized professions like yoga instructors, highlighting data discrepancies and ongoing political tensions post-Brexit.
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