Longevity as an Economic Strategy of Developed CountriesLongevity has ceased to be merely a medical achievement. Today, it has become the foundation of a new economic reality in developed countries. When people live longer and remain healthy, they not only consume pensions and medicines but also continue to work, invest, and influence markets. Unlike the past century, where demographic aging was perceived as an economic threat, many states today are reinterpreting longevity as a resource that can be used to strengthen the economy. The transformation of pension systems, the development of technologies, and the review of labor relations are all turning longevity into a strategic asset.Demographic Transition and New ChallengesAccording to the UN, by 2050, the number of people over 65 in the world will double to 1.6 billion. In developed countries in Europe, Japan, and the USA, the share of the elderly population has already exceeded 20 percent. In Japan, for example, the average age of retirees is approaching 70, while in Germany and Italy, the number of people over 80 is growing faster than younger age groups. This creates enormous pressure on health care systems, pension funds, and the labor market.However, developed countries are increasingly seeing this not as a catastrophe but as an opportunity. On the one hand, the increase in the number of the elderly increases demand for medical services, technologies, and social innovations. On the other hand, active longevity allows for the extension of working life and the use of accumulated human capital. The economy of longevity is becoming a new paradigm where age stops being a barrier and becomes a competitive advantage.Pension System: From Survival to InvestmentOne of the main directions of the longevity strategy is the transformation of pension systems. The traditional model, where a person retires at 60-65 years old and lives on savings, no longer works. The increase in life expectancy means that the pension period ca ... Читать далее