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None of those are "economical benefits. Unquestionably social benefits, but increased longevity is hardly a boon to the economy.
by marshmallow_12 6y ago
None of those are "economical benefits. Unquestionably social benefits, but increased longevity is hardly a boon to the economy.
- roughly 6y agoIncreased productive years are, though.
- anonAndOn 6y agoI would think healthier populations improves the economy. The people with the most disposable income are usually the ones who either never had kids or whose kids have all grown up.
- sp332 6y agoMore people alive spending money helps the economy.
- dwaltrip 6y agoOne possible second order effect: when people's parents are alive longer, they feel happier and more connected to society and are more productive. There could be many other potential second-order effects (and third-order, etc).