Discuss the "baby boom" population structure in the U.S.  (What IS the baby boom generation? What is their age range?) What "S.P.E.E.C.H." situations probably led to this population boom in the U.S.?  What positive and negative impacts do you think the 'boomer' generation has - and will have - on older and younger generations?   Describe the social and economic impacts of the baby boom generation.  What can be done now to mitigate any negative future impacts?

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Discuss the "baby boom" population structure in the U.S.  (What IS the baby boom generation? What is their age range?) What "S.P.E.E.C.H." situations probably led to this population boom in the U.S.?  What positive and negative impacts do you think the 'boomer' generation has - and will have - on older and younger generations?  

Describe the social and economic impacts of the baby boom generation.  What can be done now to mitigate any negative future impacts? 

 

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