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There is no consistent evidence that older workers are any less productive than their younger counterparts
Primary schools become old people’s homes and factories struggle to find staff as population ages
Human life appears to have an upper limit that has yet to be extended
Investors must know their strengths and weaknesses
Multilateral lender says economies with ageing populations must compete to attract and retain talent
Post-Covid rebound fails to reach ageing migrant workers as trade slumps and limited roles go to younger generation
Institute for Fiscal Studies points to ‘significant long-term challenges from ageing population’
A younger or more talented work rival is not a foe, it’s the passage of time that is our adversary
European Commission puts the cost of gender gap at €370bn a year
Western society is obsessed with youth — but we should be more imaginative about the gifts and possibilities of growing older
Experts say next 10 years critical as prime minister eyes ‘children first’ society
Money problems experienced by elderly customers can be red flags for families and institutions alike
Brits don’t understand their retirement options, and I fear for the ‘Cafters’
The potential for greater structural shift in price growth from shrinking workforces is rising
Stereotypes about curmudgeons have to go, along with dreary jobs and the expectation of a work-free retirement
Britain’s older generation is not frittering away wealth on fast cars and cruises but passing much of it down
Youth share tips on parrying pushy parental inquiries about having children during lunar new year
Now entitled old people want to ruin your sovereign bond ratings!!!
First decline in 60 years set to have long-term consequences for domestic and global economies
As China’s population approaches shrinking point, investors contemplate the future of an ageing Asian market
Expectation of a long and healthy old age is unequally distributed, piling up advantages for the affluent
Other countries have found big answers to managing ageing populations and it’s time Britain did, too
Tech billionaires are funding research to help us live longer and healthier lives, but experts warn of an ethical minefield ahead
Western conservatives are at risk from generations of voters who are no longer moving to the right as they age
Macron wants to raise retirement age but over-55s say they face barriers to employment
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