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The economic implications of graduating college at an older age

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Jan 15, 2024
A new study finds that "a large fraction — around 20% — of college graduates obtained their degree after age 30."
"Late bloomers account for more than half of the growth in the share of college-educated adults from 1960 to 2019," said Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
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How “age tech” is creating opportunities for older adults

by David Brancaccio and Chris Farrell
Oct 5, 2023
Growing numbers of entrepreneurs and their financial backers are starting to see aging as an opportunity for innovation and profit.
An aging population, especially in Asia, is getting investors excited, says senior economics contributor Chris Farrell. Above, an older man uses his phone in Beijing.
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