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As boomers slow down, so might the economy


Abstract: Baby boomers will start retiring in droves in January. Coupled with the slowdown in productivity and the near-zero saving rate, growth in GDP could fall to levels not seen in 25 years.

Keywords: economic conditions - United States; Baby boom generation;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2007

Issue: Jul

Pages: 12-13