Ageing and Economic Welfare

by PaulJohnson (Author), JaneFalkingham (Author)

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  1992

  $28.70

  Drawing on economic, social and demographic data, this volume presents an analysis of the economic impact of population ageing and possible implications for the welfare of elderly people. The authors highlight a conflict between the goal of ensuring that today's elderly population enjoy an acceptable standard of living and of preventing future public transfer systems from becoming grossly unfair or inefficient. They outline possible policy responses to projected population pressures and propose policies that would reconcile economic and welfare objectives.