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Gerontocracy in Policy-Making: Mechanisms and Generational Equity
Quick fact
In the United States, citizens over 60 vote at roughly twice the rate of those under 30, and in many legislatures seniority systems give older members disproportionate committee power—meaning the needs of the young can be systematically sidelined.
Why this is interesting
You've likely heard that most countries are aging, but did you know that in many democracies the political system itself heavily favors the elderly, sometimes at the expense of the young?