Political and Economic Aspects of Aging Financial status varies widely among older persons. Inequities of gender, race, and ethnicity persist into later life. Economic health in later life relates to financial conditions across the life course. Early planning and savings strengthen economic health in later life. Income sources and financial needs change in later life.
Population aging affects economic decisions and public policies.
Public policies affect the well-being of older adults. Public programs for older adults affect the well-being of younger people. Perceptions of retirement change with economic conditions. Older persons sometimes face age discrimination in the workplace. Population aging confronts society with difficult ethical choices.