Fig 1.
Theoretical framework of the research study.
Source: Authors’ illustration based on past literature.
Fig 2.
Combination chart on mean annual GDP per capita growth rate and mean elderly population (as a percentage of the total) over time.
Source: Authors’ compilation based on World Development Indicators.
Fig 3.
Interpretation of wavelet coherence.
Sources: Authors’ compilation.
Fig 4.
Source: Authors’ illustration.
Fig 5.
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Fig 6.
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Fig 7.
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Fig 8.
Source: Authors’ illustration.
Fig 9.
North American region: GDP vs EPOP.
Source: Authors’ illustration.
Fig 10.
South American region: GDP vs EPOP.
Source: Authors’ illustration.