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The Fallacy of the Lump of Labor: Adding to the Costs of Ageism

The theory of the lump of labor rests on the notion that the economy has a fixed number of jobs available and that employment of one group — in this case older people — means unemployment of another. However, among economists, the theory is widely debunked, and this report illustrates how it contributes to the total cost of age discrimination in America.

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In Ageism		In Healthy Aging
	The Need for Drug Safety- The Older Person and Ageism There is an urgent need for clinical trials that include older adults and careful monitoring of drugs in the years following approval. See Details Browse Ageism		Is There an Anti-aging Medicine? A warning against the growing "hype" of so-called "anti-aging" medicine is being sounded by a blue-ribbon panel of experts on gerontology and medicine. See Details Browse Healthy Aging

In Politics & Health Care		In Financing Longevity
	Alzheimer's: The Disease of the Century Alzheimer’s disease is the major cause of dementia in the United States, with spending in the range of $100 billion annually. See Details Browse Politics & Health Care		Social Security: An Investment in Family Protection Social Security must be preserved as a social investment that protects the entire working population. See Details Browse Financing Longevity

In Caregiving		In Sleep
	Developing National In-Home Caregiver Training Standards Discussion by experts on the topic of paid in-home caregiver training standards. See Details Browse Caregiving		Sleep, Health, and Aging As people grow older, getting a good night's sleep remains essential to maintaining good health. See Details Browse Sleep