These countries are most ready to deal with ageing populations

Feb 18, 2020

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the longevity dividend can potentially lead to improved productivity over longer lifespans and an increase in gross national income Image: REUTERS/Issei Kato

Yvonne Arivalagan

Research Associate, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

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