Euromoney (November issue)
“Asia’s young population has long been the envy of the west, but several of Asia’s most developed economies, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, were among the countries with the lowest fertility rates in the world this year as a result of rising education levels, more women working long hours and people getting married later, among other factors…. This presents many threats, but foremost among them are slowing economic growth and the need to provide income support for more elderly populations.”
“Asia’s young population has long been the envy of the west, but several of Asia’s most developed economies, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, were among the countries with the lowest fertility rates in the world this year as a result of rising education levels, more women working long hours and people getting married later, among other factors…. This presents many threats, but foremost among them are slowing economic growth and the need to provide income support for more elderly populations.”
Wall Street Journal (February 17, 2012)
Basketball guard Jeremy Lin is capturing the hearts of NBA fans as he revives the hopes of the New York Knicks. He also provides a policy lesson. Originally from Taiwan, Lin’s parents immigrated to the U.S. in the 1970s. “The policy lesson is that America wins when it welcomes talented people, whether or not they start semiconductor companies.”
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