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Economics

Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth Potential

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The demographic dividend is estimated to have contributed up to one-third of the East Asian 'economic miracle' from 1965 to 1990, and the same window is now open for many African countries.

Why this is interesting

Why do some countries with large populations still struggle economically, while others with similar sizes boom? The answer might be hidden in their age pyramids.