Money For the Rest of Us
How Population Trends Will Impact Growth, Inflation, Investing, and Well Being
Jul 27, 2022
Discussing how slowing population growth and an eventual peak will impact competition for foreign workers, inflation, and transitioning to a steady-state economy. Exploring the implications of longevity and birthrates on population growth, the need for more immigrants in high-income countries, and the shift towards a focus on well-being over constant growth.
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- Aging populations and declining fertility rates worldwide will lead to competition for foreign workers and potential higher inflation.
- Transitioning to steady-state economies may be necessary as natural resources become scarce due to slowing population growth.
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Impacts of Global Population Trends on Growth, Inflation, Investing, and Well-Being
The United Nations revised the world population prospects, projecting a global population of 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and peaking at 10.4 billion in 2086. Aging populations and declining fertility rates are driving these trends, with women living longer and comprising 56% of those over 65. Higher income countries have higher life expectancies compared to less developed nations, impacting global demographic shifts.
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