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What is the case study for an aging population?
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The UK |
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What is the problem? (4)
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By 2041 that is expected to rise to 25% The aging population means there is a smaller workforce, which can't push the economy or care for the elderly The government struggles to pay for pensions The elderly don't pay NI or income tax |
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What are the benefits of an elderly population?
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They have a lot of disposable income and have more free time in which to spend it, contributing to the economy |
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What are the strategies to combat the aging population?
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Encouragement of immigration of young working men Encourage private pensions with tax breaks Encourage more people to have kids and still work with working family tax credits and free child care |
