The Economics of Longevity: How Longer Lives Will Reshape Global Finance
As medical advancements, healthier lifestyles, and biotechnology extend human lifespans, the world is facing a new economic frontier: longevity. With populations aging and centenarians on the rise, the global economy is being quietly transformed. From pension systems and labor markets to insurance and healthcare, living longer presents both opportunities and existential financial challenges. This article explores the macroeconomic consequences of longevity, innovations in the “longevity economy,” and how societies must adapt to thrive in the age of 100-year lives.… Read more