And here, in NEMO, where today’s children make their first discoveries in the area of science and technology, there may be a shopping mall with stores full of books, golfing equipment, spectacles, hobby accessories, fine chocolates and garden tools. Of course this is mere speculation. Time will tell what life will really be like in 2040.
But it’s a sure thing that the older people of the future will have a major influence. Today we are looking at the economic consequences of population ageing. I want to talk to you about the impact of ageing on the labour market and how we can prepare ourselves for it.