In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

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The phenomenon of people living longer than ever before has become a prominent demographic trend in numerous countries. While some argue that an ageing population poses challenges for governments, others assert that there are substantial benefits to having more elderly individuals in society.