Life Expectancy (V2)

People are generally living longer than previous generations across most parts of the world. [blank] life expectancy is a result of advances in medicine as well as improving living standards and healthier lifestyles. But while this should be [blank] for social reasons, is it beneficial in economic terms? Does the increase in the older population create an economic burden on society or can older people be mobilized to [blank] the productivity of communities in which they work and live? A new analysis of international data from 35 countries, published by the International Longevity Centre, provides more evidence in favor of a 'longevity dividend'. The authors found that as life expectancy increases, so [blank] 'output per hour worked, per worker and per capita'.