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Podcast: THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman
Episode: 8/9/23: The Coming Agequake
Description: Ever considered the far-reaching implications of an aging population on the global economy? In this episode, we dig deep into this topic with a keen emphasis on China's dramatic birth rate decrease from 18 million in 2016 to below 10 million in 2020. We dissect how this demographic shift impacts facets such as consumer spending, real estate values, healthcare provisions, and even pension schemes. The US and other nations are caught in a similar trend, with governments borrowing more to finance social services. This economic conundrum has sparked warnings from credit rating agencies about potential ratings downgrades. In a surprising development...