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Embrace Ageing: Older Adults Can Drive Economic Growth

12/25/2025

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Prof. Sarah Harper from Oxford Institute of Population Ageing argues that concerns about ageing populations are exaggerated, and people aged 50 to 70 can boost the economy.
Harper urges improved childcare and family support, noting fertility remains low in progressive countries amid cultural shift away from viewing childbearing as essential.
She argues economic structures and pension systems must adapt to an ageing society and encourage engagement by healthier older adults.

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Prof. Sarah Harper from Oxford Institute of Population Ageing argues that concerns about ageing populations are exaggerated, and people aged 50 to 70 can boost the economy.
Harper urges improved childcare and family support, noting fertility remains low in progressive countries amid cultural shift away from viewing childbearing as essential.
She argues economic structures and pension systems must adapt to an ageing society and encourage engagement by healthier older adults.