Lets say your theory is correct; elderly people being less of a drain and continuing to work. With them doing the jobs that is suitable for them, then the people who were replaced need to find different jobs. Larger workforce will come to bring inflation IMO. More jobs = more competition = more compensation = inflation. Sure, more jobs would be nice, -especially- now, but again, remember im thinking of years in the future. I actually see this more as a negative thing than a positive. Would I want to live to be 100 years old? No, I honestly wouldnt, ill be happy to pull the plug at around 70. Diapers, nurse care, walkers, and not having anything to do all day but sit there and be a burden on the rest of the family. No thanks, doesnt sound like a fun ride to me. After my usefullness has expired, then thats when I need to pull the plug. What is the sense of being 100 if you cant enjoy/do things that you used to? Living to be 100 is just a burden IMO.