A Story for my Husband
Date: 2020
Source: The Economic Intelligence Unit of the Bureau of Economic Analysis:
People 50 years old and above contribute $8.3 trillion to the U. S. economy and create an additional $745 billion is value through unpaid activities such as family care-giving and volunteering. Their economic impact is equivalent to the third largest economy in the worlds.
- United States $20.5 trillion
- China $13.4 trillion
- Seniors $8.3 trillion
- Japan $5.0 trillion
- Germany $4.0 trillion
- United Kingdom $2.8 trillion
In 2018, Seniors comprised 35% of the U. S. population, supported 44% of jobs, and donated $97 billion to charities.
Note to self: One time on a walk I passed a senior citizen wearing a tee shirt that said: “The Final Result of Evolution.” Very fitting!
“Plan for what is difficult while it is still easy, do what is great while it is still small.”
Sun Tzu ~ The Art of War
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