Question. say this is true… what's the point? I dont understand. So I can see it serving some statistical value to estimate the value of each living citizen in a nation. If you have 10 citizens your nation is worth 5mill, and if you can up the life expectancy then those 10 citizens will be productive longer. If so, then wouldn't it be in the governments best interest to protect their investments by giving good health care and keep them happy workers for as long as possible?