El Podcast18 Sep 2024

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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