Don’t blame the Boomers – tax the rich!
Fears of inter-generational tension between young and old are unfounded, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Birmingham say that social, economic and demographic factors are generally pushing UK families together, rather than driving them apart along generational lines. Their key findings were: Instead of falling victim to inter-generational tensions, families are determined to support their own members financially. Some families are much better placed than others to provide help, reinforcing the gap between rich and poor. Most families still think the state has a fundamental role to play in offering support. There is little appetite for...
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