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Social cohesion is vital to promote long-run growth

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INT

Strong social and human capital can offset costs such as technologically stranded workers

Jobs look like Hungarian governing party success story

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HUNGARY

More Hungarians have been brought into the work force but the reserves are nearly used up requiring a new labour policy

Ever-rising Turkish population needs fast GDP growth

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TURKEY

Turkey’s population has trebled in 60 years but the rise in its labour force is partly driven by more women taking jobs

Emerging markets growing old faster than growing rich

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INT

Emerging markets are ageing at lower incomes than advanced markets, a policy challenge that will influence GDP prospects

Worker shortages and skills mismatches will hit growth

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INT

High youth unemployment and rising worker retirements are straining labour markets and productivity

Government is yet to stem rise in obesity among Turks

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TURKEY

More Turks than ever are overweight despite government’s awareness of the problem

The looming pensions crisis requires policy attention

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INT

Straining pension systems, 25% of people in high-income nations will be aged 65 or more by 2040, twice the share in 2000

COVID-19 will hold back longer EU life expectancy

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EU

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the trend adding years to average life expectancy, especially in the eastern EU

Deaths of despair could hinder the economic recovery

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INT

Social isolation and economic uncertainties arising from COVID-19 lockdowns could prompt many more deaths of despair