In this volume economists discuss the longrun consequences of agingsocieties. Using theoretical economic models longterm projections andsimulations and economet... » 

In this volume economists discuss the longrun consequences of agingsocieties. Using theoretical economic models longterm projections andsimulations and econometric analysis answers to the following questions aregiven What are the economic consequences for consumption patterns the supplyof labor capital accumulation productivity and the international flow ofcapital? Where are the political consequences for pension systems health careand immigration policy? And what changes in politics are needed to handle theissues of populations that age markedly? TOCPampnbspPEconomic Perspectivesfor Aging Societies The Issues. ampnbspSTRONGThe Impact of AgeingampnbspSTRONGAgeing Populations EconomicampnbspIssues and PolicyChallenges. Changing Consumption Patterns. The Implications of Aging for theBalance of Payments between North and South. The Impact ofampnbsp AgingThe Supply of Labour and Human Capital. The Influence of Aging on CapitalAccumulation. Technological Innovation Productivity and Economic Growth inAging Societies. ampnbspampnbspampnbspSTRONGPolicy IssuesSTRONGPension Systems in Aging Societies. Immigration and IntergenerationalTransfers. Health Care for the Aging Baby Boomers How Serious a Problem?.The Political Economy of Aging Societies. «