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The global aging preparedness index / by Richard Jackson, Neil Howe, and Tobias Peter.

Title
The global aging preparedness index / by Richard Jackson, Neil Howe, and Tobias Peter.
Author
Jackson, Richard, 1955-
Publication
  • Lanham, MD Rowman & Littlefield, 2013.
  • ©2013.

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  • Howe, Neil
  • Peter, Tobias
  • Peter, Tobias, active 2013
  • Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.), issuing body.
Description
59 pages : colour illustrations; 28 cm.
Summary
The world stands on the threshold of a stunning demographic transformation. Over the next few decades, global aging will affect everything from the shape of the family to the shape of the geopolitical order. Perhaps most fatefully, it could throw into question the ability of societies to provide a decent standard of living for the old without imposing a crushing burden on the young. Which countries are most prepared to meet the challenge? And which countries are least prepared? CSIS's Global Aging Preparedness Index, now available in a second thoroughly updated edition, provides the only comprehensive quantitative assessment of the progress that countries worldwide are making in preparing for global aging, and especially the old-age dependency dimension of the challenge.
Subject
  • Aging > Cross-cultural studies
  • Aging > Economic aspects
  • Aging > Social aspects
  • Aging
  • Old Age Assistance > economics
  • Demography
  • Internationality
Genre/Form
Cross-cultural studies
Note
  • "CSIS, Center for strategic & international studies"--Cover.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. An Introduction to the GAP Index -- Overview of the GAP Index Design -- Overview of the GAP Index Findings -- 2. The Fiscal Sustainability Index -- Category One Public Burden -- Category Two Fiscal Room -- Category Three Benefit Dependence -- Fiscal Sustainability Index Results -- 3. The Income Adequacy Index -- Category One Total Income -- Category Two Income Vulnerability -- Category Three Family Support -- Income Adequacy Index Results -- 4. Lessons for Retirement Policy -- Balancing Adequacy and Sustainability -- The Young Elderly and Old Elderly -- Conclusion.
ISBN
  • 9781442227811 (paperback)
  • 1442227818 (paperback)
OCLC
  • 875345961
  • SCSB-12726325
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library