Nyce, Steven A., 1973-

The economic implications of aging societies : the costs of living happily ever after / Steven A. Nyce, Sylvester J. Schieber. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. - xxv, 396 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Population developments in a global context -- Pension options, motivations, and choices -- Pension structures and the implications of aging -- Retirement systems and the economic costs of aging -- Beyond pensions to health care considerations -- Labor supply and living standards -- Too many wants or too few workers? -- Alternatives to finding moreworkers -- Aligning retirement policy with labor needs -- Funding pensions and securing retiree claims -- Macroeconomic policies for improved living standards -- Risks associated with alternative public policies -- Roadmap to the future.

052185153X (hard cover) 0521617243 (pbk.)

2004028546


Life span, Productive.
Pensions--Government policy.
Age distribution (Demography)--Economic aspects.
Retirement--Government policy.
Labor supply.

HB2583 / .N93 2005

331.3/98