The Boomer Blockade: How an Aging Generation is Reshaping Global Power and Economics at Younger Generations' Expense

BOOK DESCRIPTION In "The Boomer Blockade," Dr. Naim Tahir Baig delivers a unconventional analysis of the most consequential demographic phenomenon of our time—how the Baby Boomer generation's unprecedented control over economic and political systems is systematically reshaping global power structures at the expense of younger generations. Drawing on extensive international research and demographic data, this meticulously documented study reveals how the intersection of aging populations, delayed retirements, and concentrated wealth has created what may be the largest intergenerational crisis in human history. From the housing markets of London and Los Angeles to the boardrooms of Tokyo and the halls of international governance, Baig demonstrates how Baby Boomers—representing just 20% of the global population—control over 51% of total wealth while Millennials, despite similar population sizes, own merely 9.4%. This isn't just a statistical anomaly; it's a systematic restructuring of opportunity that affects everything from democratic representation and mental health crises to international development and climate action. The book reveals how 78% of Americans over 60 want to remain in their current homes, creating unprecedented housing shortages, while 46% of Generation Z reports formal mental health diagnoses—symptoms of a generation facing systematically reduced prospects despite higher education and technological fluency than any generation in history. "The Boomer Blockade" goes beyond mere documentation to examine the global implications of this demographic crisis. Through detailed case studies from Japan's "shrinkonomics" laboratory to Brexit's generational divide, from China's youth unemployment crisis to the Global South's development constraints under aging Western powers, Baig illustrates how local demographic tensions are reshaping international relations and threatening the foundations of democratic governance worldwide. The book provides a comprehensive policy framework for addressing these challenges, offering concrete solutions ranging from workforce transition strategies and housing reform to democratic representation innovations and international governance restructuring. This is essential reading for policymakers, business leaders, academics, and concerned citizens seeking to understand how demographic change is redefining the social contract between generations. With the window for proactive response rapidly narrowing, "The Boomer Blockade" serves as both an urgent wake-up call and a practical roadmap for creating a more equitable intergenerational future. The choice between managed transition and systemic crisis may well define the trajectory of human civilization for decades to come.