AFMC - The Tides Of Time: The Impact Of Aging Demographics
2024-04-16 07:30:00 ET
Summary
- Five mega forces that are shaping the macroeconomic landscape and demographic divergence is another one of them.
- The aging of populations will limit how much major economies can produce and grow, leaving governments with less tax revenue to support rising retirement and healthcare expenses.
- The impact of fewer workers could result in lower corporate profits and higher government debt unless economies adapt to mitigate these pressures.
Episode Description:
The BlackRock Investment Institute has outlined five mega forces that are shaping the macroeconomic landscape and demographic divergence is another one of them. The aging of populations will limit how much major economies can produce and grow, leaving governments with less tax revenue to support rising retirement and healthcare expenses. The impact of fewer workers could result in lower corporate profits and higher government debt unless economies adapt to mitigate these pressures. So, what does this mean for investors and what risks and opportunities does this megaforce create?...
The Tides Of Time: The Impact Of Aging Demographics