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Economics & Aging

Economics Aging

Economics & Aging

Financial planning, retirement savings, social security benefits, health care costs, and economic policies all impact older adults' economic well-being.

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The Global Longevity Economy

The Global Longevity Economy Outlook estimates the impact through 2050 of older adults’ spending in 76 economies.

The Longevity Economy® State Profiles

The Longevity Economy® state profiles are a series of data analyses that describe the contributions of Americans ages 50-plus.

The Impact of Rising Healthcare Costs

Rising health care costs are jeopardizing the health and financial security of middle-class families.

Date: January 8, 2013

Tracking the Decline: Middle Class Security in the 2000s

Rising health care costs are jeopardizing the health and financial security of middle-class families.

Date: January 8, 2013

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