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📌 Generational Economics ― Wealth Transfer and New Consumption & Investment Patterns --- Part 1. Why “Generational Economics” Matters --- 1) Generational Shifts That Move the Economy ― Beyond Simple Business Cycles When analyzing the economy, many people tend to focus only on short-term indicators such as interest rates, exchange rates, or corporate earnings. Yet in the long run, the structure of the economy is far more influenced by demographics and generational characteristics. Ultimately, “Which generation holds the money, and how they choose to spend or invest it” becomes the decisive factor in shaping overall economic trends. In the United States, the Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) have long dominated the economic landscape. This generation secured jobs during the post-war boom, accumulated wealth through real estate, stocks, and pensions, and became the central “heavyweights” of both the economy and financial markets. As of 2024, they still hold more than half of ...