Aged Population and Demographic Changes, Possible Threats to and Policies for Longevity

Year 2014, Volume: 17 Issue: 2, 188 - 211, 31.10.2014

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https://doi.org/10.18490/sosars.379184

Abstract

The global population is aging at an unpredicted rate with a high decline in fertility.

Many of the European Union and Asian countries experience highest life expectancy as

compared to the rest of the world. The changing age structure in developing countries has yet

started to give an alarming situation. This paper will analyse the possible changes in certain

variables including labour force participation, pension system and retirement age. Special

emphasis will be placed to a variety of demographic and policy forces that are of vital

importance in evaluating the impact of population aging to stop gender discrimination in

pension funds. It ends with some policy options dedicated to forming active policies that are

essential in coping with the rapidly increasing number of elderly in the world.

Keywords

Population aging, demography, employment, social security, retirement.

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