Abstract
This chapter outlines the nature and causes of demographic (population) aging. Diversity is a global feature, with countries and regions worldwide at rather different stages in terms of percentages of older persons. Falling and sometimes very low fertility has generally caused the demographic aging of populations, although greater life expectancy also plays a part. The chapter outlines effective age of retirement and labor force participation of older workers and the key aspects of the 2002 Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing. Selected issues arising from aging workforces are examined : older workers' skills; unemployment and underemployment; mental and physical changes; and age bias and workplace discrimination. The future implications of the interplay between population aging on economic growth are introduced.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Oxford handbook of work and aging |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 11-32 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780195385052 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Keywords
- demographic aging
- discrimination
- employment
- labor force
- older workers
- unemployment
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