Asia’s population advantage
If demography has its way, Asian economies should continue growing rapidly for decades to come
THE woes of South-East Asia have turned true believers into cynics. With currencies in a tailspin and economic growth rates diminishing, some former enthusiasts now argue that the “miracle” was merely an impressive but brief confidence trick. But that judgment may be far too pessimistic. A look at South-East Asia's demography suggests that the region's long-term future is glorious.
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Asia’s population advantage”
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