Ageing baby boomers are 'nothing to worry about' - sociologist

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Fears retiring baby boomers will monopolise resources and limit economic growth for future generations are "nothing to worry about", according to sociologist Frank Ferudi.

The University of Kent professor told delegates to the Eversheds pension conference that concerns about an increasing number of elderly people in Britain are largely down to cultural prejudices aga...

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