The Economics of an Aging Society [Paperback]

Written by leading thinkers in the field, this text provides an in-depth analysis of the economic and policy issues associated with individual and population aging. The text has a strong policy focus based on demographic and economic analysis, making this book both accessible and challenging to readers with limited mathematical background.

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• Written by leading thinkers in the field of the economics of aging.
  
• Employs a strong policy focus based on demographic and economic analysis.
  
• Provides a comprehensive international picture of the consequences of aging.
  
• Engages the reader through side boxes, relevant website addresses, and practice questions.

List of Figures.

List of Tables.

Acknowledgments.

1. Introduction.

Part I: Population Aging and the Income of the Elderly.

2. The Graying of America and the World.

3. The Economic Well-being of Older Americans.

Part II: Retirement Planning and Policies.

4. Economics of Retirement and Old Age.

5. Work and Retirement.

6. Retirement Policies and Pension Plans.

Part III: Social Security Programs and Reforms.

7. Social Security Benefits and Program Objectives: An Individual Perspectives.

8. Social Security Financing and Reform Issues.

9. Disability Policy.

Part IV: Health and Long Term Care for Older Persons.

10. The Financing and Delivery of Acute Health Care Services.

11. Additional Health Issues: Long Term Care.

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