Demographic Trends and Economic Policy: How Aging Populations Shape Government Decisions
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Why do older generations hold all the political power while younger people get stuck with the bills? Casey breaks down the shocking math behind what he calls "death by gerontocracy" - and it's way worse than you think.
On Pattern Break, we dig into the numbers that'll make your head spin: in Canada, immigration now accounts for 96% of population growth, while birth rates across all wealthy countries have crashed below replacement level. Casey walks through how people over 50 control about 70% of the wealth in America, home prices jumped 150-300% in major cities while wages barely budged, and why this creates a perfect storm for social tension. You'll understand the real forces behind housing costs, immigration policy, and why every election feels like a battle between generations.
📍 Chapters: [00:00] Introduction with Casey [01:30] The wealth gap by age - who really runs things [04:00] Immigration and population collapse numbers [07:00] Housing crisis meets demographic reality [10:00] Why this pattern repeats across Western countries [12:00] What comes next - and why it matters for you
🔍 Topics: demographic trends, economic policy, aging population, wealth inequality, immigration policy, housing crisis
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