Excellent post rog. Demographics is a fascinating topic. These age cohorts are the reason for many many market swings and is especially important in housing markets.
Supply and demand.
Markets are down now. Lots of supply it would seem. I got anywhere from 130 for appliances to 200 net ton Shred appliances mixed in this week.
Demographics can explain why many things are the way they are, you only have to be able to make the connection which may be difficult to realize at first.