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Title Studies in the economics of aging / edited by David A. Wise
Published Chicago : University of Chicago Press, [1994]
©1994

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Description xi, 456 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Series A National Bureau of Economic Research project report
National Bureau of Economic Research project report.
Contents Introduction / David A. Wise -- 1. The Impact of the Demographic Transition on Government Spending / John B. Shoven, Michael D. Topper and David A. Wise -- 2. Methods for Projecting the Future Size and Health Status of the U.S. Elderly Population / Kenneth G. Manton, Eric Stallard and Burton H. Singer -- 3. Longer Life Expectancy? Evidence from Sweden of Reductions in Mortality Rates at Advanced Ages / James W. Vaupel and Hans Lundstrom -- 4. 401(k) Plans and Tax-Deferred Saving / James M. Poterba, Steven F. Venti and David A. Wise -- 5. Some Thoughts on Savings / Edward P. Lazear -- 6. Pension Plan Provisions and Retirement: Men and Women, Medicare, and Models / Robin L. Lumsdaine, James H. Stock and David A. Wise -- 7. Demographics, the Housing Market, and the Welfare of the Elderly / Daniel McFadden -- 8. Aging in Germany and the United States: International Comparisons / Axel Borsch-Supan -- 9. Saving, Growth, and Aging in Taiwan / Angus S. Deaton and Christina H. Paxson
10. Forecasting Nursing Home Utilization of Elderly Americans / Andrew Dick, Alan M. Garber and Thomas A. MaCurdy -- 11. Policy Options for Long-Term Care / David M. Cutler and Louise M. Sheiner
Summary Studies in the Economics of Aging is the fourth book in a series from the National Bureau of Economic Research that addresses economic issues of aging and retirement. Building on the research in The Economics of Aging (1989), Issues in the Economics of Aging (1990), and Topics in the Economics of Aging (1992), this volume examines issues related to population aging and the health and well-being of the elderly. Chapters cover population aging and government spending, life expectancy and health, saving for retirement and the role of 401(k) plans, demographic transition and housing values, aging in Germany and Taiwan, and the utilization of nursing homes and other long-term care. Economists, policymakers, and professionals in gerontology will find this book a useful reference for understanding the demographic and economic trends that affect the elderly
Analysis Aged
Retirement income
United States
Welfare measures
Population ageing
Economic models
Government expenditure
Savings
Statistics
International comparisons
Overseas item
Notes Papers presented at a National Bureau of Economic Research Conference on the Economics of Aging in May 1992, held at St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Subject Old age -- Economic aspects -- Congresses.
Aging -- Economic aspects -- Congresses.
Retirement -- Economic aspects -- Congresses.
Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings.
Author Wise, David A.
National Bureau of Economic Research.
National Bureau of Economic Research Conference on the Economics of Aging (1992 : St. John, V.I.)
LC no. 94016196
ISBN 0226902943 acid-free paper