The Age of Decay (2nd edition): How aging and shrinking populations could usher in the decline of civilisation

As birth rates plunge and life expectancy rises, a profound transformation is reshaping the world’s economies, societies and political systems. In The Age of Decay, investment analyst Shamil Ismail draws on meticulous research to explore how ageing and shrinking populations will trigger labour shortages in critical sectors, drive urban decline and disrupt globalsupply chains. 
This newly revised second edition offers updated data, sharper forecasts and deeper insights into why technological fixes such as automation and AI will fall short of addressing this unprecedented challenge. From abandoned cities to a shrinking tax base and fractured social systems, Ismail reveals how a dwindling pool of essential workers could mark the end of civilisation as we know it. 
The Age of Decay is not only a warning but also a call to rethink migration, reimagine economic models 
and plan for a future few are prepared to confront.