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OverviewThe United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. In the coming decades, people aged 65 and over will make up an increasingly large percentage of the population: The ratio of people aged 65+ to people aged 20-64 will rise by 80%. This shift is happening for two reasons: people are living longer, and many couples are choosing to have fewer children and to have those children somewhat later in life. The resulting demographic shift will present the nation with economic challenges, both to absorb the costs and to leverage the benefits of an aging population. Aging and the Macroeconomy: Long-Term Implications of an Older Population presents the fundamental factors driving the aging of the U.S. population, as well as its societal implications and likely long-term macroeconomic effects in a global context. The report finds that, while population aging does not pose an insurmountable challenge to the nation, it is imperative that sensible policies are implemented soon to allow companies and households to respond. It offers four practical approaches for preparing resources to support the future consumption of households and for adapting to the new economic landscape. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Overview 3 Demographic Trends 4 Health and Disability in the Working-Age and Elderly Populations 5 Labor Force Participation and Retirement 6 Aging, Productivity, and Innovation 7 Saving and Retirement Security 8 Capital Markets and Rates of Return 9 The Outlook for Fiscal Policy 10 Research Recommendations References Appendixes Appendix A: Population and Related Projections Made by the Committee Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education , Committee on Population , Division on Engineering and Physical SciencesPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780309261968ISBN 10: 0309261961 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 10 January 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Overview; 5 3 Demographic Trends; 6 4 Health and Disability in the Working-Age and Elderly Populations; 7 5 Labor Force Participation and Retirement; 8 6 Aging, Productivity, and Innovation; 9 7 Saving and Retirement Security; 10 8 Capital Markets and Rates of Return; 11 9 The Outlook for Fiscal Policy; 12 10 Research Recommendations; 13 References; 14 Appendixes; 15 Appendix A: Population and Related Projections Made by the Committee; 16 Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee MembersReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |