Demographics
Yi Fuxian argues China's efforts to mitigate the effects of rapid demographic ageing are too little, too late
17th Oct 24, 12:25pm
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Yi Fuxian argues China's efforts to mitigate the effects of rapid demographic ageing are too little, too late
Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
27th Aug 24, 12:54pm
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Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
Pinelopi Goldberg points out Greece is facing the same demographic problem as almost all advanced economies - and a six day work week might be an option some choose
24th Jul 24, 10:31am
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Pinelopi Goldberg points out Greece is facing the same demographic problem as almost all advanced economies - and a six day work week might be an option some choose
Yi Fuxian explains why China's rising median age is at the root of its current malaise
24th May 24, 5:00am
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Yi Fuxian explains why China's rising median age is at the root of its current malaise
Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
20th Apr 24, 9:12am
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Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
7th Apr 24, 9:47am
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Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues
11th Feb 24, 6:00am
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Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues
Yi Fuxian highlights serious flaws in the forecasts that underpin China's economic policies
24th Dec 23, 11:00am
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Yi Fuxian highlights serious flaws in the forecasts that underpin China's economic policies
Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness
22nd Dec 23, 9:40am
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Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness
Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns
19th Nov 23, 9:58am
Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns
Yi Fuxian explains why the strategic anxiety over China's economic clout is premature and misplaced
26th Oct 23, 5:00am
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Yi Fuxian explains why the strategic anxiety over China's economic clout is premature and misplaced
Nancy Qian argues that the rise in joblessness among young people does not spell economic doom for China
26th Sep 23, 10:05am
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Nancy Qian argues that the rise in joblessness among young people does not spell economic doom for China
Australia's updated look at the issues it will face over the next 40 years highlight the demographic and productivity challenges, and how their tax system will need to change
30th Aug 23, 12:35pm
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Australia's updated look at the issues it will face over the next 40 years highlight the demographic and productivity challenges, and how their tax system will need to change
Yi Fuxian reflects on the calamitous consequences of China's family-planning policies
23rd Aug 23, 11:52am
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Yi Fuxian reflects on the calamitous consequences of China's family-planning policies
Infometric's Brad Olsen explores why almost half of the 65-69 age group are still working, and finds participation rates are rising for all age groups, not just them
1st Aug 23, 9:57am
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Infometric's Brad Olsen explores why almost half of the 65-69 age group are still working, and finds participation rates are rising for all age groups, not just them
Nancy Qian sees the contraction of high-paying, high-skilled jobs for recent graduates in China as an ominous sign
19th Jul 23, 12:33pm
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Nancy Qian sees the contraction of high-paying, high-skilled jobs for recent graduates in China as an ominous sign
Nancy Qian warns that dimishing opportunities for new graduates in China will have profound long-run macroeconomic implcations
27th May 23, 9:34am
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Nancy Qian warns that dimishing opportunities for new graduates in China will have profound long-run macroeconomic implcations
Yi Fuxian explains why the United Nations failed to predict the biggest demographic shifts of the past decade
23rd May 23, 9:29am
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Yi Fuxian explains why the United Nations failed to predict the biggest demographic shifts of the past decade
Yi Fuxian says that countering adverse demographic trends in China will require Premier Li Qiang to raise the retirement age
8th Apr 23, 9:45am
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Yi Fuxian says that countering adverse demographic trends in China will require Premier Li Qiang to raise the retirement age
Te wiki o te tāke; Inland Revenue’s updated view on tax avoidance gives plenty of pause for thought, and jail time for tax fraudsters
12th Mar 23, 10:29am
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Te wiki o te tāke; Inland Revenue’s updated view on tax avoidance gives plenty of pause for thought, and jail time for tax fraudsters
Inland Revenue gets back to its core business; GST changes for the platform economy to proceed & more
6th Mar 23, 9:30am
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Inland Revenue gets back to its core business; GST changes for the platform economy to proceed & more
Te wiki o te tāke; Terry Baucher has been exploring what more can be done for victims of the recent bad weather disasters, and thinking more broadly about the climate and demographic challenges ahead
26th Feb 23, 3:11pm
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Te wiki o te tāke; Terry Baucher has been exploring what more can be done for victims of the recent bad weather disasters, and thinking more broadly about the climate and demographic challenges ahead
Yi Fuxian foresees a humanitarian crisis in China by mid-century, owing to low fertility and rapid population ageing
17th Feb 23, 10:18am
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Yi Fuxian foresees a humanitarian crisis in China by mid-century, owing to low fertility and rapid population ageing
Nancy Qian indentifies the social and economic factors that are hampering basic infection-control efforts in China
6th Jan 23, 10:00am
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Nancy Qian indentifies the social and economic factors that are hampering basic infection-control efforts in China
Yi Fuxian argues that decades of strict family planning have effectively precluded a pro-democracy movement in China
8th Dec 22, 12:00pm
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Yi Fuxian argues that decades of strict family planning have effectively precluded a pro-democracy movement in China