Looking at aging populations, we could see less of a demographic drag on economic growth because of misleading mathematics.
From individuals, to households, to the entire country, Japan's aging population already has had an immense impact.
Looking at China's new retirement age, we see the solution to a problem that they share with many other countries.
By looking at Europe's aging population, we see only a part of the reason that we will have a population bomb.
About much more than babies, China's shrinking birth rate reflects a slew of trade offs that created some problematic externalities.
Whereas fewer babies are born during recessions and major catastrophes, it appears we could have a pandemic baby boom surprise.
A demography challenge, China's birth rate problem is worse in other nations where the growth in babies and the elderly should be reversed.
Looking at birth and death rates, we can identify population problems that are creating a demographic squeeze.
Because of China's one-child policy, an aging population of grandparents will wind up with fewer young people to take care of them.






