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The Effect of Population Aging on Economic Growth, the Labor Force and Productivity
NBER,
2016
Recommendation
The aging of the US population has critical implications for the American economy. This research study by health care expert Nicole Maestas and economists Kathleen Mullen and David Powell presents evidence that overall productivity is likely to suffer as more and more older workers retire. The report looks into the implications for economic growth of a graying workforce, and it makes a strong case against ageism in employment. getAbstract recommends this insightful and useful analysis to both employers and employees.
Summary
About the Authors
Nicole Maestas is an associate professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. Kathleen J. Mullen and David Powell are economists with the RAND Corporation.
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