The Economist / Economic Research Simulation

European Intergenerational Welfare State Dynamics Simulator

Investigating pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) pension systems, lifetime net fiscal transfers, and demographic dependency ratios across European cohorts. Adjust parameters to test structural sustainability.

System Solvency Balance -[€42.4B]
Dependency Stress Ratio 0.42
Projected Debt / GDP 89.0%
Primary Solvency Horizon 2038

Demographic Pyramid Shift (1970–2050)

Inverted Pillar

Lifetime Net Fiscal Transfer Flows

PAYGO Active

Policy Reform Workbench

Adjust parameters to alter generational equilibrium
Regional Presets:
65 yrs
22.0%
100%
90%

Cohort Lifetime Fiscal Net Position Cards

Estimated lifetime net benefit (+) or contribution (-) per capita
Simulation Proof State: Initializing baseline European simulation model...
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