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Europe’s aging economies stand to gain from influx of people

The greatest influx of people into Europe in decades is not just a humanitarian emergency, but also a potential stroke of luck for many countries facing the economic threat of an aging population.

A plunge in birth rates means there will be a dearth of European workers in coming years to support the growing number of retirees. So the arrival of thousands of young — and often well-educated — potential workers stands to boost the long-term economic prospects of the region.

The key is how well they are integrated and how many jobs European countries can offer.

JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG and BERNARD CONDON

Full Story: http://helenair.com/news/world/europe/europe-s-aging-economies-stand-to-gain-from-influx-of/article_c356e431-3ba9-5dc0-a55e-7d5de8483455.html

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