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>It's funny how headlines like this are instantly alarming, but they really shouldn't be. A natural population decline is the best thing we can have right now.
by NovemberWhiskey 3y ago
>It's funny how headlines like this are instantly alarming, but they really shouldn't be. A natural population decline is the best thing we can have right now.
Japan's crisis is in the overlap of economics and demographics. The shrinking economically active population cannot hope to sustain the growing population of retirees.
- seunosewa 3y agoRetirees will need to accept less support from the working population. Measures like increasing the retirement age will help a lot. Slashing retirement benefits.
- Ekaros 3y agoI have always wondered did the boomer generation get to exploit everyone? Their parents were used to much lower living standards thus also accepted them in retirement. And now their children which there is less than them, have to also pay their retirement. While many of them might not have stored enough economic value during their working life... And sadly I think they might get away with it...