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- 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.
yo any chance you could explain the conclusion of the article? I don’t read enough NY times to bother subscribing