Demographics and the Global Economy

Demographic Upheaval

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2016/03/pdf/bloom.pdf

Demographics and the Global Economy

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/12068068/Mapped-how-a-demographic-time-bomb-will-transform-the-global-economy.html

A WSJ special feature on global demographics:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-demographics-rule-the-global-economy-1448203724

WSJ piece - Graying Japan Tries to Embrace the Golden Years

http://www.wsj.com/articles/graying-japan-tries-to-embrace-the-golden-years-1448808028

Adair Turner’s on the benefits of slowing global population growth rates:

http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/adair-turner-makes-the-economic-case-for-demographic-stabilization

A look at the demographics of Africa:

http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21679781-fertility-rates-falling-more-slowly-anywhere-else-africa-faces-population

WSJ on Africa's Demographic Challenges -

http://www.wsj.com/articles/for-a-growing-africa-hope-mingles-with-fear-of-the-future-1448632865

Much of the increase in the global population in the 21^st century is expected to occur in Africa.

Why Concerns Regarding Demographic Shifts and Population Decline May be Overdone –

The WSJ reports – Robots Take On More Elaborate Tasks Amid Worker Shortage

http://www.wsj.com/articles/robots-take-on-more-elaborate-tasks-amid-worker-shortage-1448291203

“The same can be said for many potential applications of robots, 3-D printers and other forms of automation, ranging from the assembly of myriad consumer goods to caring for the elderly. Though progress has been incremental so far, in coming decades the gains could add up to a significant reduction in the need for human workers in many fields.”