Longevity Economy Principles: The Foundation for a Financially Resilient FutureI N S I G H T R E P O R TJ A N U A R Y 2 0 2 4In collaboration with MercerImages: Getty Images© 2024 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Principle 1: Ensure financial resilience across key life events 61.1 The case for action 71.2 Principles in practice 91.3 Opportunities for collaboration and impact 101.4 Topic spotlight: Affordable housing – the key to flourishing 111.5 Longevity story: “Never managed to fully regain my career” 112 Principle 2: Provide universal access to impartial financial education 122.1 The case for action 132.2 Principles in practice 142.3 Opportunities for collaboration and impact 162.4 Topic spotlight: Technology – building resilience through financial education 173 Principle 3: Prioritize healthy ageing as foundational for the longevity economy 183.1 The case for action 193.2 Principles in practice 213.3 Opportunities for collaboration and impact 223.4 Topic spotlight: Health equity – foundational for the longevity economy 234 Principle 4: Evolve jobs and lifelong skill-building for a multigenerational workforce 244.1 The case for action 254.2 Principles in practice 264.3 Opportunities for collaboration and impact 284.4 Topic spotlight: Early childhood education – invest in future centenarians 294.5 Longevity story: Mid-career transitions – lifelong learning and social support 295 Principle 5: Design systems and environments for social connection and purpose 305.1 The case for action 315.2 Principles in practice 325.3 Opportunities for collaboration and impact 335.4 Topic spotlight: Loneliness epidemic – a social, not individual, problem 345.5 Longevity story: Learning and adapting are the keys to resilience 346 Principle 6: Intentionally address longevity inequalities, including across gender, race,and class 356.1 The case for action 366.2 Principles in practice 386.3 Opportunities for collaboration and impact 396.4 Topic spotlight: Caregiving – how to care for the caregivers? 40Conclusion 41Contributors 42Endnotes 44Longevity Economy Principles: The Foundation for a Financially Resilient Future2ForewordToday’s world is marked by unprecedented transformation and disruption. Yet one tre...
