THE ECONOMICS OF AGEING (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series, 51)

Product Description The fundamental role of individual ageing is something that everyone is necessarily aware of, and the division of the life cycle into a number of distinct stages has been recognised for many centuries.This volume collects 32 articles concerned with a variety of economic aspects of individual and population ageing. They have been arranged under four main headings as follows: individual ageing and the life cycle; population ageing; ageing and social insurance; and macroeconomic effects. The editor has prepared a fresh introduction to accompany the piece which aims to set the context and discuss some of the major issues. Review '. . . it is a marvellous idea to publish a collection of the most influential articles in a specific field. The series could become an important first reference for students and young teachers who turn to a new research area.' -- Hans Fehr, Kyklos About the Author Edited by John Creedy, Wellington School of Business and Government, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand