The pinch
by David Willetts · first published 2010
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This text argues that the baby boomer generation have thrived at the expense of their children. Social, cultural and economic provision has been made for the reigning section of society, whilst the needs of the next generation have taken a back seat.
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There's a good book about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Pinch-Boomers-Childrens-Future/d... ... by a serving UK cabinet minister (so I guess it didn't do a lot of good).
on “Baby Boomers: We had it all, and still do. ” ↗…the topic of this interesting book about how baby boomers stole resources from their own children (although obviously the supposed cause is quite different from the article): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pinch-Boomers-Childrens-Future-Shou...
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on “Economist books of the year (science and technology picks)” ↗…countries whose culture includes the nuclear family. David Willetts published a book on this, he also runs a foundation called the Resolution Foundation. I'll refer you to him. The book's name is called "The Pinch". The problem with using Japan or Singapore as examples is that they are collectivist societies. The social milei is fundamentally different. > How does a house have better tax treatment and cash flow…
on “Why did U.S. wages stagnate for 20 years?” ↗