In this volume, economists discuss the long-run consequences of aging societies. Using theoretical economic models, long-term projections and simulations, and econometric analysis, answers to the following questions are given: What are the economic consequences for consumption patterns, the supply of labor, capital accumulation, productivity, and the international flow of capital? Where are the political consequences for pension systems, health care and immigration policy? And what changes in politics are needed to handle the issues of populations that age markedly?
Edited by:
Horst Siebert
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2002 ed.
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.380kg
ISBN: 9783540432272
ISBN 10: 3540432272
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 02 August 2002
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Economic Perspectives for Aging Societies - The Issues.- The Impact of Ageing: Ageing Populations: Economic Issues and Policy Challenges.- Changing Consumption Patterns.- The Implications of Aging for the Balance of Payments between North and South.- The Impact of Aging: The Supply of Labour and Human Capital.- The Influence of Aging on Capital Accumulation.- Technological Innovation, Productivity, and Economic Growth in Aging Societies.- Policy Issues: Pension Systems in Aging Societies.- Immigration and Intergenerational Transfers.- Health Care for the Aging Baby Boomers: How Serious a Problem?.- The Political Economy of Aging Societies.