{
  "id": 17118278,
  "title": "The West’s young opt for political extremes’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/the-wests-young-opt-for-political-extremes",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:15:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/et-evoke/facing-gerontonomia-the-wests-young-opt-for-political-extremes/articleshow/135325889.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The aging population in advanced capitalist democracies is causing a shift in political landscape, with younger generations facing limited options for political engagement. Professor Tim Vlandas, a leading researcher in this field, highlights that while elderly people make up a significant portion of the electorate, they often prioritize different policy priorities compared to younger citizens. This disparity creates a challenge for governments to balance the needs and preferences of both age groups, potentially leading to inefficient allocation of resources and a focus on policies that do not promote long-term economic growth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}