(25-02-2010 01:03 AM)Juanito Wrote:  

Gerontology means that citizens can live longer, however, this is rendered useless as citizens still retire at the same age and therefore you are basically paying more money out on pensions (if you have Social Security edict issued).

In the original game, I think a higher average life expectancy increased happiness. Don't know if it's the same for this game.

There also was a graph in the almanac that showed it's rise and fall over the years. I used to take pride in having a high life expectancy on my island. I wish it was still there.