Senior solutions – Global Times

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China’s influential newspaper, Global Times takes a look at market opportunities provided by China’s senior citizens. It’s an interesting read. Check it out!

via Senior solutions – Global Times.

As I read, the article my mind switched to the UK where there is increasing fear and uncertainty for older people following the reforms of David Cameron’s government. Care for the elderly is increasingly being squeezed by budgets savaged by austerity. Many middle aged people are now in fear of their retirement given the UK government‘s changes to pensions.

Any thoughts?

 

mainly macro: Was the UK government’s use of North Sea Oil a scandal?

This is an excellent MUST READ article from Oxford economist, Simon Wren-Lewis. Check it out!

mainly macro: Was the UK government’s use of North Sea Oil a scandal?.

Personally, I’m of the opinion that the UK squandered revenues from offshore oil and gas – certainly there is no sovereign wealth fund like Norway.

Any thoughts?

A North Sea Oil rig. North Sea oil production ...

A North Sea Oil rig. North Sea oil production is centred on the waters to the NE of the Scottish mainland. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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