US Faces 'Oldigarchy' and 'Gerontonomy' as Boomers Dominate Politics and Wealth

The United States is increasingly characterized by an "oldigarchy" and "gerontonomy," as an aging population, particularly in positions of power, exerts a significant influence on the nation's politics and economy, according to a report in Libération.

With an octogenarian president and a Senate largely dominated by the baby boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964), the U.S. is seen as descending into a form of gerontocracy. This political dominance by older individuals is drawing criticism, especially as it coincides with an unprecedented concentration of wealth.

The article suggests that this entrenched power structure, where older generations hold both political sway and economic control, raises questions about representation and the future direction of the country. The concentration of wealth alongside political power among older Americans is a key point of contention, fueling debates about economic inequality and intergenerational fairness.