Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe [electronic resource] : An Economic and Social Policy Perspective /
Bovenberg, Lans.editor.
Soest, Arthur van.editor.
Zaidi, Asghar.editor.
Providing an overview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examines how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security and well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers.
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Cover; Contents; List of Tables, Figures and Box; Chapter 1 Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe: An Economic Perspective; Part I: Income Security of the Elderly; Chapter 2 Adequacy of Savings for Old Age in Europe; Chapter 3 Risk and Portfolio Choices in Individual and Collective Pension Plans; Chapter 4 Innovative Institutions and Products for Retirement Provision in Europe; Part II: Well-being of the Elderly; Chapter 5 Socioeconomic and Psychosocial Determinants of Well-being in Early Old Age; Chapter 6 Social Networks
Chapter 7 Subjective Well-being in Older Adults: Current State and Gaps of ResearchChapter 8 Old Age, Health and Long-term Care; Part III: Labour Markets and Older Workers; Chapter 9 The Demand for Older Workers; Chapter 10 Human Capital, Retirement and Saving; Chapter 11 Labour Supply and Employment of Older Workers; Chapter 12 Policy and Research Challenges for Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe; List of Contributors; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Providing an overview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examines how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security and well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers.
Welfare state.
Social work.
Welfare economics.
Social policy.
Aging
Politics of the Welfare State.
Social Work.
Social Choice/Welfare Economics/Public Choice/Political Economy.
Social Policy.
Aging.
Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology.