Teoria surprinzătoare a unui câștigător Nobel: De ce o țară cu tot mai puțini oameni poate deveni mai bogată

Daron Acemoglu challenges the notion that declining birth rates lead to economic stagnation, suggesting instead that a smaller workforce can drive productivity and innovation. His research indicates that countries with lower birth rates often experience faster GDP growth per working-age adult and higher wages. This phenomenon occurs as companies invest in technology to enhance productivity when labor becomes scarce. Acemoglu's findings imply that an aging population may create economic pressures that foster technological advancements, particularly in AI that supports workers. He emphasizes the need for a shift towards 'working-class liberalism' to ensure shared prosperity amidst demographic changes.