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1. Remember how at the end of WW2 and rationing

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 10:42 PM

Jul 30

there was all this pent up demand that became unleashed as the US transitioned to a peacetime economy?

Now, as the baby boom generation retires, they no longer produce but they are now consuming from their nest eggs. Consider that consumption a form of pent up demand as well.

These economists need to stop worrying about GDP per person, as long as the GDP per WORKING person doesn't drop.

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How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy [View all] usonian Jul 30 OP

Remember how at the end of WW2 and rationing House of Roberts Jul 30 #1

I don't know if they accounted for generational wealth transfer. usonian Jul 31 #2

I'm 76 years old, and am currently in a senior living facility. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 31 #3

I wish you well. I'm also 76. usonian Jul 31 #4