Whilst all of the major industrialized countries are currently experiencing population ageing, Japan is at the forefront of this demographic trend. This importa

Japanese and American economists assess the present economic status of the elderly in the United States and Japan, and consider the impact of an aging populatio

This book integrates the economics of aging and insight based on political economy and explores generational conflict in the context of governmental spending. T

Ageing population poses a set of complex policy and dilemmas for social security systems, intensifying the concerns about rising expenditures in health care and

People today are living longer than ever before, but what is a boon for individuals can be challenging for societies. If nothing is done to change existing work