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How Japan Fixed Its Labor Shortage
Japan has solved its demographic crisis not by raising birth rates, but by rewriting labor laws. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how the Japanese government’s specific policy shift in April two thousand twenty-six removed age-based hiring caps for mid-career workers. This single change unlocked millions of potential employees over fifty without disrupting corporate pension structures or requiring massive immigration reforms. We break down the mechanics of the new employment contract types, why traditional retirement ages became economic dead ends, and what other aging economies like…
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