How slowing population growth and an eventual population peak will lead to competition for foreign workers, potentially higher inflation, and ultimately the need to transition to a steady-state economy rather than one based on constantly producing more. Topics covered include: How longevity and birthrates impact population growth What areas of the world are seeing population increases versus declines Why high income countries will need more immigrants in order to sustain their … [Read more...]
178: Japan and the Impact of A Shrinking Population
How a country's working age population growth impacts economic growth and stock returns. What Japan can do about its population decline. Photo by Alex Block In this episode you’ll learn: Why traveling can turn us upside down.Why an increase in the working age population leads to faster economic growth and higher stock returns.How countries can mitigate the negative economic impact of shrinking population.Why a Japanese debt default wouldn't destroy the nation's wealth but … [Read more...]