The Fabricated Threat

The Fabricated Threat

How is an aging society dramatically portrayed, and who benefits from it? And why does the welfare state have a future?

The Myth of Demographic Decline and Why We Are So Inclined to Believe It

For decades, we have been told that demographic change is a catastrophe: too many elderly people, too few young people, and pensions on the verge of collapse. But much of this is simply a myth.

Andreas Hoffmann, a seasoned economist and political journalist, explains who is fueling these fears, why they persist so strongly, and what we really have in store.

With keen insight, intelligence, and a passion for facts, he exposes the falsehoods of political fearmongers and explains how aging can become a strength for our society.

An intelligent and engaging book that encourages you to take a closer look and steal the spotlight from the fearmongers.

 

Publisher Goldegg Verlag
Author Andreas Hoffmann خ
Country Switzerland
Publication Date 16/04/2026
Pages 239
Edition first
Size 14.53 x 2.34 x 21.67 cm
About the Author Andreas Hoffmann is a journalist with over 25 years of experience covering the political landscape in Berlin. He has written for numerous publications, including the Frankfurter Rundschau, Tagesspiegel, Handelsblatt, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, and since 2008, he has been based in the Berlin office of Stern magazine. A graduate in economics and a skilled business journalist, he covers social, health, and economic policies with keen insight. His analyses are characterized by their comprehensiveness and clarity, demonstrating a deep understanding of the impact of political decisions on...
Publisher Address office@goldegg-verlag.com
ISBN 978-3-99060-493-9