E97: Aging Populations & Their Global Consequences: Interview w/ Charles Goodhart

Renowned economist Charles Goodhart joins the podcast to explore how aging populations, falling birthrates, and shifting global labor dynamics are reshaping the future of economies, politics, and social care.

Guest Bio: Charles Goodhart is a British economist and former Bank of England advisor, widely recognized for his work on monetary policy and demography. He is emeritus professor at the London School of Economics and co-author of The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing Societies, Waning Inequality, and an Inflation Revival.

Topics Discussed:

• The "great demographic reversal" and its global economic impact
• Why dementia and elder care pose major social and fiscal challenges
• Declining fertility rates across Asia, the U.S., and Europe
• The limits of automation in aging societies
• Political risks of reforming retirement and tax systems
• Lessons—and limits—of the Japanese model
• The uncertain potential of Africa as the next global labor engine
• What a post-growth economy might look like
• Housing demand trends amid an aging population
• Social media’s impact on young people and public discourse
• Personal reflections on aging, family, and historical change

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