World is now middle class, and old

Peter Christiansen

World is now middle class, and old

For the First Time Ever, the World Is Mostly Middle Class and Largely Old

For the First Time Ever, the World Is Mostly Middle Class and Largely Old

The world just underwent a double tipping point in age and wealth—a shift that has profound implications for global development and the world economy.

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