Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2025-06-27
Books mentioned on 638. Are You Ready for the Elder Swell?
In the U.S.
Stephen Dubner recommended Golden Years by James Chappel, Old Age May be the Happiest Part of Life by James Coffee Harris, The Longevity Imperative by Andrew J Scott, and In This Economy? by Kyla Scanlon.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Golden Years
Golden Years is a non-fiction book written by James Chappel that explores the cultural and historical development of old age in the United States.
Recommended“So Chapel wrote a book to fill in that narrative. It's called Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age.”
Where to get it
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Old Age May be the Happiest Part of Life
Old Age May be the Happiest Part of Life is a historical and cultural work that touches upon the perceptions and realities of aging.
Recommended“So Chapel wrote a book to fill in that narrative. It's called Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age.”
Where to get it
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The Longevity Imperative
The Longevity Imperative by Andrew J Scott is a sociological and economic examination exploring how society must adapt to aging populations and extended human lifespans.
Recommended“This led to Scott writing a book called The Longevity Imperative: How to Build a Healthier and More Productive Society to Support Longer Lives.”
Where to get it
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In This Economy?
In This Economy? by Kyla Scanlon is an accessible economic guide that breaks down complex financial concepts, modern market trends, and the realities of personal finance for everyday readers.
Recommended“She can be found on most platforms at Kyla Scan, and her book is called In This Economy.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“My first book in this economy came out in May 2024.”