The demographic dividend refers to the economic benefit a country experiences when its working-age population surpasses dependents, leading to increased income and savings. This phenomenon occurs in phases, starting with an increase in income earners from a previous baby boom, moving to a phase where higher savings from aging earners can stimulate economic growth. However, without effective policies, the demographic dividend can eventually lead to a demographic disaster as the older population rises and the birth rate declines.
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