Multi-generational households. Women not working. It's pretty simple. The idea there were no old people is a bit of a myth too. A large chunk of lower life expectancy was death in childhood. If … (View Post)

That's why I said age-specific. An 80 year old now has a significantly lower risk of dementia now than they did back then, believe it or not. (View Post)

But those dependents, if they are children, mean we don't need immigrants in the future, right? They are as likely to make a lifetime contribution (or not) as anyone else. If PB immigrants are a… (View Post)

How are we all feeling about the death penalty today? (View Post)

Yep. Apparently there are 1.5 million people providing more than 50 hours of care a week to a relative, which is is bonkers. So the care home population might quadruple if that free care is displaced… (View Post)