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Are Older Workers Worthy of Their Pay? An Empirical Investigation of Age-Productivity and Age-Wage Nexuses
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper comparing age-wage and age-productivity profiles
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-08-30
Adjusting Social Security Benefits for Changes in the Cost of Living
Urban Institute
This US brief examines different price indices that might be used to adjust Social Security benefits for changes in the cost of living
Social Policy
, Ageing Posted: 2010-08-09
Hard Work? Patterns in Physically Demanding Labor Among Older Workers
CEPR
This 19-page US study examines the occupations of older workers in physically demanding jobs or jobs with difficult work conditions to better assess the impact of raising the retirement age on these workers
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-08-05
Staircases, Elevators and Cycles of Change: 'Housing First' and Other Housing Models for Homeless People with Complex Support Needs
Crisis
This 40-page UK study reviews the evidence base regarding the effectiveness of both orthodox and innovative models of supported housing for homeless people with complex support needs. The study assessed existing evidence regarding what works for homeless people with complex support needs and drew together lessons learned in other developed countries
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-07-27
Older Workers: Opportunities and Challenges
Urban Institute
This US fact sheet reports key data points on older Americans\' labour force participation, employment, unemployment, and related factors
Ageing
Posted: 2010-07-26
Report of the National Seniors Council on Volunteering Among Seniors and Positive and Active Aging
National Seniors Council
A 60-page Canadian report aimed at improving volunteering among seniors and promoting positive and active aging
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-07-09
Helping Teachers to Explore Multimodal Texts
Curriculum Leadership
This Australian article identifies areas of professional learning of particular value for integrating multimodal texts into classroom practice, and suggest ways to introduce professional learning in schools
Ageing
Posted: 2010-06-08
What Teachers Want: Better Teacher Management
Grattan Institute
This 30-page Australian report presents teachers' views about the evaluation of their work, the development of their teaching and how this impacts upon school education
Ageing
Posted: 2010-06-03
Contextual Factors that Influence the Achievement of Australia’s Indigenous Students: Results from PISA 2000–2006
ACER
An Australian report examining the causes of indigenous students’ underperformance in international tests of educational achievement
Ageing
Posted: 2010-05-21
Drug Use Among Seniors on Public Drug Programs in Canada, 2002 to 2008
Canadian Institute for Health Information
A 71-page report on prescription drug utilization by seniors in Canada
Divorce and the Wellbeing of Older Australians
AIFS
An Australian research paper estimating the impact of divorce on wellbeing in later life
Ageing
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-04-27
Family Location and Caregiving Patterns from an International Perspective
IZA
This discussion paper conducts a cross-national econometric analysis of intra-family location and caregiving patterns
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-04-26
Family Location and Caregiving Patterns from an International Perspective
CESifo
This 30-page working paper conducts a cross-national econometric analysis of intra-family location and caregiving patterns
Ageing
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-04-09
Securing Good Care for More People: Options for Reform
King's Fund
This 73-page UK report reviews the funding of social care for older people
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-03-17
Age, Wage and Productivity
IZA
A 50-page discussion paper analyzing the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-10
Dwelling, Land and Neighbourhood Use by Older Home Owners
AHURI
This 340-page Australian research seeks to answer the following questions: What are the types, sizes and locations of dwellings occupied by older home owners? How do these patterns vary for different household sizes? What incentives or disincentives could encourage or discourage the efficient use of dwellings and land occupied by older home owners?
Health Cost Risk and Optimal Retirement Provision: A Simple Rule for Annuity Demand
CentER
A 40-page Dutch discussion paper analyzing the effect of health cost risk on optimal annuity demand and consumption/savings decisions
Age, Wage and Productivity
CentER
This 49-page Dutch dicussion paper analyzes the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-03
Ageing and the Welfare State: Securing Sustainability
CESifo
This 29-page working paper examines how some countries have made substantial progress in securing the long-term sustainability of their welfare systems
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-24
Delivering Better Care at End of Life: The Next Steps
The King's Fund
A 54-page UK paper based on a recent summit meeting and identifying 10 critical actions to help the successful implementation of a strategy to improve the quality of the care offered to patients at the end of life
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-02-02
Mediating Identity Conflicts: Potential and Challenges of Engaging with Hamas, by Carolin Goerzig
Berghof Research Center
This 21-page German paper offers some astute insights into the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-29
U.S. Policy toward Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Obama Administration
Gloria Center
This 14-page essay examines how the United States has come to deal with Afghanistan-Pakistan, a key foreign policy challenge for the Obama administration
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-22
Topic Guide on Conflict
GSDRC
This 157-page guide provides an overview of key topics ranging from the causes, dynamics and impacts of conflict to options for interventions to prevent, manage and respond to conflict
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-20
The Trend in Mental Health-related Mortality Rates in Australia 1916-2004: Implications for Policy
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 29-page Australian study determines the trend in mental health-related mortality (defined here as the aggregation of suicide and deaths coded as "mental/behavioural disorders"), and its relative numerical importance, and to argue that this has importance to policy-makers
Saif al-Islam: the Whole (Libyan) World in His Hands?
CEIP
A 2-page US article analyzing the implications of Col. Qadhafi's second son being granted a senior government post
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-15
The Role of Ombudsmen in Assuring Quality
NHPF
This US background paper discusses the role of long-term care ombudsmen and highlights selected issues regarding the capacity of the program to promote quality care and advance the rights of residents
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-14
The Challenge of Co-production
NEF et al.
This 28-page UK report argues that co-production – users and professionals working together to design and deliver public services in equal partnership – has the potential to deliver a major shift in the way public services are provided
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-14
The Working Patterns of Older Workers
Department of Labour - New Zealand
This 94-page paper describes the characteristics, jobs, working time patterns, employment conditions and employment outcomes of older workers in New Zealand
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-01-11
Public and Private pensions: Lessons from the Crisis
ETUI
This 6-page policy brief considers the lessons to be drawn from the global financial crisis for both public and private pensions in Europe
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-01-11
Terrorism Prevention and Electoral Accountability
CESifo
This 36-page working paper analyzes the connection between electoral accountability and policy effectiveness in the context of terrorism prevention
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-10
Arms Transfers to East and Southern Africa
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish background paper on arms flows to East and Southern Africa
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-08
Public and Private Pensions: Lessons from the Crisis
ETUI
This 6-page policy brief considers the lessons to be drawn from the current economic crisis for both private and public pensions
Ageing
, European Union Posted: 2009-12-16
Getting On: Well-being in Later Life
IPPR
This 60-page report reviews UK policies for older people and international practice, as well as the priorities of older people in urban versus rural locations. It concludes with recommendations for action, which signal a fresh approach to later life and seek to challenge outdated assumptions
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-12-15
Iran's Relations with China and the West
Clingendael
This 136-page Dutch diplomacy paper examines Iran's relations with China and the West
Ageing
Posted: 2009-11-24
Pension Reform: How Canada can Lead the World
C.D. Howe Institute
This 36-page Canadian lecture proposes a two-pronged plan for turning supplemental pension arrangements into an integrated, effective system
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-19
Eliciting Individual Preferences for Pension Reform
IZA
A 33-page discussion paper using data from a choice experiment to investigate individual preferences for an alternative state pension scheme based around preferences for cost, poverty, retirement age and pension parameters
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-06
Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context
IPPR
This 36-page UK paper addresses the challenge of building a response to population ageing that takes the well-being of older people seriously
Ageing
Posted: 2009-10-29
The Turnaround Fallacy
Hoover Institution
A US article examining the value of turnaround strategies for failing schools
Ageing
Posted: 2009-10-27
Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context
IPPR
This 36-page UK report opens up the policy debates surrounding population ageing beyond the traditional realm of healthcare and pensions. It explores how the well-being of older people can be incorporated into four other areas: relationships, work, learning and the built environment
Ageing
Posted: 2009-10-23
Reverse Mortgages and Older People: Growth Factors and Implications for Retirement Decisions
AHURI
A 97-page Australian positioning paper considering the key factors impacting the examination of reverse mortgage use by older people in terms of possible growth factors and the potential implications for their retirement decisions
Pathways Through Aged Care Services: A First Look
AIHW
This 24-page Australian study links aged care assessment data for a cohort of 105,100 people to data sets showing use of five main aged care programmes and deaths over four years
Rising Senior Unemployment and the Need to Work at Older Ages
Urban Institute
This 19-page US report contains updated graphs and tables of older workers’ unemployment rates and how they have varied by age, sex, race, and education since 2007
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-10-19
The Historic Accord between Turkey and Armenia: What lies Ahead?
INSS
An Israeli article on recent developments in Turkish-Armenian relations
Ageing
Posted: 2009-10-16
Aged Care Packages in the Community 2007-08: A Statistical Overview
AIHW
This 142-page statistical overview provides information on the provision of three types of Australian Government- funded aged care packages. These packages assist people who are eligible for residential aged care to remain in the community in their own homes
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-15
Free Trade in Health Care: The Gains from Globalized Medicare and Medicaid
CEPR
This 21-page US paper examines the benefits of globalising the Medicare and Medicaid programmes
Cocaine Trafficking to Europe: Options of Supply Control
SWP
This 37-page German research paper demonstrates that supply control measures in the Andean drug producing countries have no effect on cocaine consumption in Europe
Ageing
Posted: 2009-10-02
What Evidence is there to Support Skill Mix Changes between GPs, Pharmacists and Practice Nurses in the Care of Elderly People Living in the Community?
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
The aim of this systematic Australian review was to explore the evidence for the effectiveness of task substitution between GPs and pharmacists and GPs and nurses for the care of older people with chronic disease
Peace Mission 2009: Securing Xinjiang and Central Asia
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on counter-terrorism exercises conducted jointly by China and Russia
Ageing
Posted: 2009-09-06
The Literacy Question in Remote Indigenous Australia
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
This 6-page Australian discussion paper explores several factors that can contribute to the lower rates of literacy, many of which actually have little to do with the quality of teaching or resources, school attendance or lower expectations of competence
Ageing
Posted: 2009-08-22
Increasing Consumer Choice in Aged Care Services...
Brotherhood of St Laurence
This 30-page Australian review of the literature on consumer-directed, flexible aged care points to better outcomes for consumers and to cost efficiencies
Ageing
Posted: 2009-08-12
Self‐directed Community Aged Care for People with Complex Needs: A Literature Review
Uniting Care Community Options/Deakin University
This 102-page Australian report critically reviews the literature on older care recipient‐directed care arrangements in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia and highlights the importance to distinguish between Cash‐for‐Care and Self‐Directed Care schemes
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-08-03
The Impact of a Phased Retirement Program: A Case Study
IZA
This 33-page discussion paper analyzes the factors that influence the decision to take up a part-time pension and continue working at the same work place at reduced hours
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-08-01
Ageing New Zealand: The Growing Reliance on Migrant Caregivers
IPS
This 38-page New Zealand working paper considers immigration of low-skill workers as a part of the measures needed to alleviate the future pressures on the demand for paid caregivers for the elderly
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-23
Labour Supply Effects of a Subsidised Old-Age Part-Time Scheme in Austria
IZA
This 21-page paper evaluates the impact of the old-age part-time scheme (OAPT) on the Austrian labour market which was a policy to allow flexible retirement options for the elderly with an aim to increase labour supply
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-20
Health, Ageing and Private Health Insurance: Baseline Results from the 45 and Up Study Cohort
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This study investigates the relationships between health and lifestyle factors, age and private health insurance (PHI) in a large Australian population-based cohort study of people aged 45 years and over
How Does Retirement Affect Health?
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper investigates the effects of retirement on various health outcomes
Will You Still Need Me – When I'm 64?
IZA
This 28-page discussion paper examines the relationship between age and productivity
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-08
A Solution for Europe's Banking Problem
Bruegel Institute
This 8-page Belgian policy brief argues for a "sorting" and identification process of under- captialised banks Europe-wide, with the creation of a supranational authority responsible for its supervision
Ageing
Posted: 2009-06-25
The Future of Long-Term Care: What Is Its Place in the Health Reform Debate?
Urban Institute
This 16-page US paper assesses proposals to restructure the delivery and financing of long-term care
The Challenges of Russia’s Demographic Crisis
IFRI
A 28-page French paper examining the main demographic challenges that Russia faces today
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-06-19
Increasing the Legal Retirement Age: The Impact on Wages, Worker Flows and Firm Performance
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper studies the effects of higher legal retirement ages at the firm level
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Ageing Posted: 2009-06-05
Reforming Pensions in Europe: Economic Fundamentals and Political Factors
CESifo
This 34-page working paper analyzes pension reforms in Europe and their determinants
Social Policy
, Ageing Posted: 2009-05-14
Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...
Senate Standing Committee
The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-14
Adequacy of Pension Systems in Europe: An Analysis Based on Comprehensive Replacement Rates
CEPS
This 56-page paper develops indicators to highlight the ability of different national pension systems within Europe to enable individuals to maintain their living standards at retirement
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-08
What the 2008 Stock Market Crash Means for Retirement Security
Urban Institute
This 43-page US discussion paper assesses how the recent stock market crash will impact on retirement security
Ageing
Posted: 2009-04-25
Reform of the Australian Retirement Income System
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
An Australian report on the need for policy reforms to the pensions/taxation systems
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-17
Development Cooperation for Social Safety Nets in East and Southeast Asia
KIEP
This 60-page Korean paper attempts to highlight the nature and magnitude of the impact of the globalization and demographic transition shocks, especially the demographic transition shock, and discuss policy needs, challenges, and issues in institutionalizing the social safety nets in the region. The paper concludes with recommendations including the role of international development cooperation
Ageing
, Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-04-16
The Long-term Care Workforce: Overview and Strategies to Adapt Supply to a Growing Demand
OECD
This 62-page working paper offers an overview of the long-term care workforce and reviews country responses to a growing demand for workers
How to Make European Pensions Adequate and Sustainable?
CEPS
This 16-page Europe-wide report highlights the differences among EU member states when it comes to saving for retirement The project also provided new, detailed statistics on the socio-economic situation of the elderly in the EU, developed scenarios for the future and described the key concepts and analytical tools available to policy-makers
Ageing
, European Union Posted: 2009-04-08
The Report of the Alzheimer's Study Group
AEI, Alzheimer's Study Group
US House testimony presenting a national alzheimer's strategic plan.
Ageing, Health and Life Satisfaction of the Oldest Old: An Analysis for Germany
IZA
This 40-page analysis assesses the effect of ageing and health on the life satisfaction of the oldest old (defined as 75 and older).
Promoting Social Networks for Older People in Community Aged Care
Social Policy Research Centre / The Benevolent Society
This 6-page Australian briefing draws from the research evidence promising and innovative practices that can be readily adapted and incorporated by care workers and managers into their day-to-day work
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-12
Ageism: Designed and Planned for Older Australians?
Council on the Ageing
This 28-page Australian study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes
Immigration Can Alleviate the Ageing Problem
EIPA
This 4-page article explains how immigration can alleviate the burden that ageing poses for the welfare states of most Western economies
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-11
Drawing on Experience: Older Women Workers in Europe
Eurofound
A 20-page paper examining employment trends for older women in Europe
Ageing
, European Union Posted: 2009-03-06
Hospitalisations Due to Falls by Older People, Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 56-page report analyzes hospitalizations resulting from falls by older people in Australia
Another Look at the Aged Care Crisis: A Call for Kindness and Justice
Left Focus
This article provides a review of the aged care crisis in Australia and suggests a variety of options for reform
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-03
Whistleblower Protection: A Comprehensive Scheme for the Commonwealth Public Sector
House Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
A 229-page report recommending that the Australian government introduce new dedicated legislation to facilitate the making of public interest disclosures and strengthen legal protection for whistleblowers in the Commonwealth public sector.
Ageing
Posted: 2009-03-03
Foreign Aid: An Introduction to U.S. Programs and Policy
CRS
This 39-page report provides an overview of the U.S. foreign aid program
Ageing
Posted: 2009-03-03
Measuring the Economic Impact of Illness: A Microsimulation Approach to Measuring the Impacts on Government and Individuals
International Association for Research in Income and Wealth
This 15-page paper describes a new approach within Australia to measure the relationship between illness and the economy.
Report to the Minister for Ageing on Residential Care and People with Psychogeriatric Disorders 2008
Department of Health and Ageing
This 43-page Australian report highlights the fact that the best care outcomes for people with psychogeriatric disorders are achieved where there is effective integration and cooperation across sectors. Collaborative networks across the primary health, mental health and aged care service sectors are critical.
How do Migrants Choose Their Destination Country? An Analysis of Institutional Determinants
CESifo
This 39-page working paper analyzes the effects of socio-economic and institutional determinants, especially labor-market institutions, on migrants' choices of destination country
Ageing
Posted: 2009-02-05
Review of Older People’s Engagement with Government
DWP
A 91-page UK report of an independent review of older people's engagement with government
Ageing
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-04
Empowering Engagement: A Stronger Voice for Older People
DWP
The UK Government's response to John Elbourne's Review of Older People's Engagement with Government
Ageing
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-04
Living Well with Dementia: A National Dementia Strategy
Department of Health - UK
The 104-page UK National Dementia Strategy is intended to transform the quality of dementia care. It sets out initiatives designed to make the lives of people with dementia, their carers and families better and more fulfilled.
Measuring the Sustainability of Pension Systems through a Microsimulation Model: The Case of Italy
CEPS, ENEPRI
This 16-page paper takes Italy as a case study and uses a microsimulation model – an instrument able to monitor actuarial fairness of the pension rules in a less conventional approach – to analyse the phasing-in of reforms and their ability to recover the long-term sustainability of the system
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-02-04
Facing the Challenges of Separatism: The EU, Central Asia and the Uyghur Issue
CEPS, FRIDE
This 6-page policy brief addresses the difficulties of the questions of Kosovo and Georgia for EU strategy and the broad impact of these two cases upon the post-Soviet space in general, and Central Asia in particular.
Ageing
Posted: 2009-02-04
Population Ageing and Structural Adjustment
Centre of Policy Studies
This 56-page Australian working paper considers how the structure of the economy is likely to be affected by age-related shifts in total hours of employment, in hours of employment distinguished by skill, in the commodity composition of household final consumption, and in government final consumption
Ageing
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-03
Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza (2008-2009)
CRS
A 37-page US overview of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza
Ageing
Posted: 2009-02-03
Does Retirement Kill You? Evidence from Early Retirement Windows.
CentER
This 31-page Dutch discussion paper examines whether retirement has a direct impact on later-life health
Ageing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-02-02
Politics Around US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in European Host States
BASIC
This 7-page paper examines the politics affecting the issue of nuclear sharing in Europe
Ageing
Posted: 2009-01-23
Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Public Health Agency of Canada
This 56-page Canadian report provides an overview of the presentations, discussions, and priorities that emerged from the Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness.
Ageing
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-01-22
Pension Provision: Government Failure Around the World
IEA
This 161-page UK monograph surveys the results of government intervention in the market for retirement income provision throughout the world.
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-01-21
Boomer Bulge: Dealing with the Stress of Demographic Change on Government Budgets in Canada
C.D. Howe Institute
A 5-page Canadian brief calculating the effect of demographic pressures on future social services programme spending
Ageing
, Economic Policy Posted: 2009-01-14
Why Gaza's Message Is Threatening To Some?
PalestineRemembered
A Palestinian assessment of the role of moderate Arab leaders in the Gaza conflict
Ageing
Posted: 2009-01-09
Delivering Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society
Communities and Local Government
This 37-page UK publication sets out a record of the actions and recommendations that were proposed in the February 2008 strategy document, the measures taken and progess made.
Are Older Workers Worthy of Their Pay? An Empirical Investigation of Age-Productivity and Age-Wage Nexuses
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper comparing age-wage and age-productivity profiles
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-08-30
Adjusting Social Security Benefits for Changes in the Cost of Living
Urban Institute
This US brief examines different price indices that might be used to adjust Social Security benefits for changes in the cost of living
Social Policy , Ageing Posted: 2010-08-09
Hard Work? Patterns in Physically Demanding Labor Among Older Workers
CEPR
This 19-page US study examines the occupations of older workers in physically demanding jobs or jobs with difficult work conditions to better assess the impact of raising the retirement age on these workers
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-08-05
Staircases, Elevators and Cycles of Change: 'Housing First' and Other Housing Models for Homeless People with Complex Support Needs
Crisis
This 40-page UK study reviews the evidence base regarding the effectiveness of both orthodox and innovative models of supported housing for homeless people with complex support needs. The study assessed existing evidence regarding what works for homeless people with complex support needs and drew together lessons learned in other developed countries
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-07-27
Older Workers: Opportunities and Challenges
Urban Institute
This US fact sheet reports key data points on older Americans\' labour force participation, employment, unemployment, and related factors
Ageing Posted: 2010-07-26
Report of the National Seniors Council on Volunteering Among Seniors and Positive and Active Aging
National Seniors Council
A 60-page Canadian report aimed at improving volunteering among seniors and promoting positive and active aging
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-07-09
Helping Teachers to Explore Multimodal Texts
Curriculum Leadership
This Australian article identifies areas of professional learning of particular value for integrating multimodal texts into classroom practice, and suggest ways to introduce professional learning in schools
Ageing Posted: 2010-06-08
What Teachers Want: Better Teacher Management
Grattan Institute
This 30-page Australian report presents teachers' views about the evaluation of their work, the development of their teaching and how this impacts upon school education
Ageing Posted: 2010-06-03
Contextual Factors that Influence the Achievement of Australia’s Indigenous Students: Results from PISA 2000–2006
ACER
An Australian report examining the causes of indigenous students’ underperformance in international tests of educational achievement
Ageing Posted: 2010-05-21
Drug Use Among Seniors on Public Drug Programs in Canada, 2002 to 2008
Canadian Institute for Health Information
A 71-page report on prescription drug utilization by seniors in Canada
Divorce and the Wellbeing of Older Australians
AIFS
An Australian research paper estimating the impact of divorce on wellbeing in later life
Ageing , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-04-27
Family Location and Caregiving Patterns from an International Perspective
IZA
This discussion paper conducts a cross-national econometric analysis of intra-family location and caregiving patterns
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-04-26
Family Location and Caregiving Patterns from an International Perspective
CESifo
This 30-page working paper conducts a cross-national econometric analysis of intra-family location and caregiving patterns
Ageing , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-04-09
Securing Good Care for More People: Options for Reform
King's Fund
This 73-page UK report reviews the funding of social care for older people
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-03-17
Age, Wage and Productivity
IZA
A 50-page discussion paper analyzing the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-10
Dwelling, Land and Neighbourhood Use by Older Home Owners
AHURI
This 340-page Australian research seeks to answer the following questions: What are the types, sizes and locations of dwellings occupied by older home owners? How do these patterns vary for different household sizes? What incentives or disincentives could encourage or discourage the efficient use of dwellings and land occupied by older home owners?
Health Cost Risk and Optimal Retirement Provision: A Simple Rule for Annuity Demand
CentER
A 40-page Dutch discussion paper analyzing the effect of health cost risk on optimal annuity demand and consumption/savings decisions
Age, Wage and Productivity
CentER
This 49-page Dutch dicussion paper analyzes the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-03
Ageing and the Welfare State: Securing Sustainability
CESifo
This 29-page working paper examines how some countries have made substantial progress in securing the long-term sustainability of their welfare systems
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-24
Delivering Better Care at End of Life: The Next Steps
The King's Fund
A 54-page UK paper based on a recent summit meeting and identifying 10 critical actions to help the successful implementation of a strategy to improve the quality of the care offered to patients at the end of life
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-02-02
Mediating Identity Conflicts: Potential and Challenges of Engaging with Hamas, by Carolin Goerzig
Berghof Research Center
This 21-page German paper offers some astute insights into the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-29
U.S. Policy toward Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Obama Administration
Gloria Center
This 14-page essay examines how the United States has come to deal with Afghanistan-Pakistan, a key foreign policy challenge for the Obama administration
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-22
Topic Guide on Conflict
GSDRC
This 157-page guide provides an overview of key topics ranging from the causes, dynamics and impacts of conflict to options for interventions to prevent, manage and respond to conflict
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-20
The Trend in Mental Health-related Mortality Rates in Australia 1916-2004: Implications for Policy
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 29-page Australian study determines the trend in mental health-related mortality (defined here as the aggregation of suicide and deaths coded as "mental/behavioural disorders"), and its relative numerical importance, and to argue that this has importance to policy-makers
Saif al-Islam: the Whole (Libyan) World in His Hands?
CEIP
A 2-page US article analyzing the implications of Col. Qadhafi's second son being granted a senior government post
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-15
The Role of Ombudsmen in Assuring Quality
NHPF
This US background paper discusses the role of long-term care ombudsmen and highlights selected issues regarding the capacity of the program to promote quality care and advance the rights of residents
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-14
The Challenge of Co-production
NEF et al.
This 28-page UK report argues that co-production – users and professionals working together to design and deliver public services in equal partnership – has the potential to deliver a major shift in the way public services are provided
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-14
The Working Patterns of Older Workers
Department of Labour - New Zealand
This 94-page paper describes the characteristics, jobs, working time patterns, employment conditions and employment outcomes of older workers in New Zealand
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-01-11
Public and Private pensions: Lessons from the Crisis
ETUI
This 6-page policy brief considers the lessons to be drawn from the global financial crisis for both public and private pensions in Europe
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-01-11
Terrorism Prevention and Electoral Accountability
CESifo
This 36-page working paper analyzes the connection between electoral accountability and policy effectiveness in the context of terrorism prevention
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-10
Arms Transfers to East and Southern Africa
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish background paper on arms flows to East and Southern Africa
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-08
Public and Private Pensions: Lessons from the Crisis
ETUI
This 6-page policy brief considers the lessons to be drawn from the current economic crisis for both private and public pensions
Ageing , European Union Posted: 2009-12-16
Getting On: Well-being in Later Life
IPPR
This 60-page report reviews UK policies for older people and international practice, as well as the priorities of older people in urban versus rural locations. It concludes with recommendations for action, which signal a fresh approach to later life and seek to challenge outdated assumptions
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-12-15
Iran's Relations with China and the West
Clingendael
This 136-page Dutch diplomacy paper examines Iran's relations with China and the West
Ageing Posted: 2009-11-24
Pension Reform: How Canada can Lead the World
C.D. Howe Institute
This 36-page Canadian lecture proposes a two-pronged plan for turning supplemental pension arrangements into an integrated, effective system
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-19
Eliciting Individual Preferences for Pension Reform
IZA
A 33-page discussion paper using data from a choice experiment to investigate individual preferences for an alternative state pension scheme based around preferences for cost, poverty, retirement age and pension parameters
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-06
Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context
IPPR
This 36-page UK paper addresses the challenge of building a response to population ageing that takes the well-being of older people seriously
Ageing Posted: 2009-10-29
The Turnaround Fallacy
Hoover Institution
A US article examining the value of turnaround strategies for failing schools
Ageing Posted: 2009-10-27
Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context
IPPR
This 36-page UK report opens up the policy debates surrounding population ageing beyond the traditional realm of healthcare and pensions. It explores how the well-being of older people can be incorporated into four other areas: relationships, work, learning and the built environment
Ageing Posted: 2009-10-23
Reverse Mortgages and Older People: Growth Factors and Implications for Retirement Decisions
AHURI
A 97-page Australian positioning paper considering the key factors impacting the examination of reverse mortgage use by older people in terms of possible growth factors and the potential implications for their retirement decisions
Pathways Through Aged Care Services: A First Look
AIHW
This 24-page Australian study links aged care assessment data for a cohort of 105,100 people to data sets showing use of five main aged care programmes and deaths over four years
Rising Senior Unemployment and the Need to Work at Older Ages
Urban Institute
This 19-page US report contains updated graphs and tables of older workers’ unemployment rates and how they have varied by age, sex, race, and education since 2007
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-10-19
The Historic Accord between Turkey and Armenia: What lies Ahead?
INSS
An Israeli article on recent developments in Turkish-Armenian relations
Ageing Posted: 2009-10-16
Aged Care Packages in the Community 2007-08: A Statistical Overview
AIHW
This 142-page statistical overview provides information on the provision of three types of Australian Government- funded aged care packages. These packages assist people who are eligible for residential aged care to remain in the community in their own homes
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-15
Free Trade in Health Care: The Gains from Globalized Medicare and Medicaid
CEPR
This 21-page US paper examines the benefits of globalising the Medicare and Medicaid programmes
Cocaine Trafficking to Europe: Options of Supply Control
SWP
This 37-page German research paper demonstrates that supply control measures in the Andean drug producing countries have no effect on cocaine consumption in Europe
Ageing Posted: 2009-10-02
What Evidence is there to Support Skill Mix Changes between GPs, Pharmacists and Practice Nurses in the Care of Elderly People Living in the Community?
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
The aim of this systematic Australian review was to explore the evidence for the effectiveness of task substitution between GPs and pharmacists and GPs and nurses for the care of older people with chronic disease
Peace Mission 2009: Securing Xinjiang and Central Asia
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on counter-terrorism exercises conducted jointly by China and Russia
Ageing Posted: 2009-09-06
The Literacy Question in Remote Indigenous Australia
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
This 6-page Australian discussion paper explores several factors that can contribute to the lower rates of literacy, many of which actually have little to do with the quality of teaching or resources, school attendance or lower expectations of competence
Ageing Posted: 2009-08-22
Increasing Consumer Choice in Aged Care Services...
Brotherhood of St Laurence
This 30-page Australian review of the literature on consumer-directed, flexible aged care points to better outcomes for consumers and to cost efficiencies
Ageing Posted: 2009-08-12
Self‐directed Community Aged Care for People with Complex Needs: A Literature Review
Uniting Care Community Options/Deakin University
This 102-page Australian report critically reviews the literature on older care recipient‐directed care arrangements in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia and highlights the importance to distinguish between Cash‐for‐Care and Self‐Directed Care schemes
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-08-03
The Impact of a Phased Retirement Program: A Case Study
IZA
This 33-page discussion paper analyzes the factors that influence the decision to take up a part-time pension and continue working at the same work place at reduced hours
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-08-01
Ageing New Zealand: The Growing Reliance on Migrant Caregivers
IPS
This 38-page New Zealand working paper considers immigration of low-skill workers as a part of the measures needed to alleviate the future pressures on the demand for paid caregivers for the elderly
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-23
Labour Supply Effects of a Subsidised Old-Age Part-Time Scheme in Austria
IZA
This 21-page paper evaluates the impact of the old-age part-time scheme (OAPT) on the Austrian labour market which was a policy to allow flexible retirement options for the elderly with an aim to increase labour supply
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-20
Health, Ageing and Private Health Insurance: Baseline Results from the 45 and Up Study Cohort
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This study investigates the relationships between health and lifestyle factors, age and private health insurance (PHI) in a large Australian population-based cohort study of people aged 45 years and over
How Does Retirement Affect Health?
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper investigates the effects of retirement on various health outcomes
Will You Still Need Me – When I'm 64?
IZA
This 28-page discussion paper examines the relationship between age and productivity
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-08
A Solution for Europe's Banking Problem
Bruegel Institute
This 8-page Belgian policy brief argues for a "sorting" and identification process of under- captialised banks Europe-wide, with the creation of a supranational authority responsible for its supervision
Ageing Posted: 2009-06-25
The Future of Long-Term Care: What Is Its Place in the Health Reform Debate?
Urban Institute
This 16-page US paper assesses proposals to restructure the delivery and financing of long-term care
The Challenges of Russia’s Demographic Crisis
IFRI
A 28-page French paper examining the main demographic challenges that Russia faces today
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-06-19
Increasing the Legal Retirement Age: The Impact on Wages, Worker Flows and Firm Performance
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper studies the effects of higher legal retirement ages at the firm level
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Ageing Posted: 2009-06-05
Reforming Pensions in Europe: Economic Fundamentals and Political Factors
CESifo
This 34-page working paper analyzes pension reforms in Europe and their determinants
Social Policy , Ageing Posted: 2009-05-14
Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...
Senate Standing Committee
The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-14
Adequacy of Pension Systems in Europe: An Analysis Based on Comprehensive Replacement Rates
CEPS
This 56-page paper develops indicators to highlight the ability of different national pension systems within Europe to enable individuals to maintain their living standards at retirement
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-08
What the 2008 Stock Market Crash Means for Retirement Security
Urban Institute
This 43-page US discussion paper assesses how the recent stock market crash will impact on retirement security
Ageing Posted: 2009-04-25
Reform of the Australian Retirement Income System
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
An Australian report on the need for policy reforms to the pensions/taxation systems
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-17
Development Cooperation for Social Safety Nets in East and Southeast Asia
KIEP
This 60-page Korean paper attempts to highlight the nature and magnitude of the impact of the globalization and demographic transition shocks, especially the demographic transition shock, and discuss policy needs, challenges, and issues in institutionalizing the social safety nets in the region. The paper concludes with recommendations including the role of international development cooperation
Ageing , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-04-16
The Long-term Care Workforce: Overview and Strategies to Adapt Supply to a Growing Demand
OECD
This 62-page working paper offers an overview of the long-term care workforce and reviews country responses to a growing demand for workers
How to Make European Pensions Adequate and Sustainable?
CEPS
This 16-page Europe-wide report highlights the differences among EU member states when it comes to saving for retirement The project also provided new, detailed statistics on the socio-economic situation of the elderly in the EU, developed scenarios for the future and described the key concepts and analytical tools available to policy-makers
Ageing , European Union Posted: 2009-04-08
The Report of the Alzheimer's Study Group
AEI, Alzheimer's Study Group
US House testimony presenting a national alzheimer's strategic plan.
Ageing, Health and Life Satisfaction of the Oldest Old: An Analysis for Germany
IZA
This 40-page analysis assesses the effect of ageing and health on the life satisfaction of the oldest old (defined as 75 and older).
Promoting Social Networks for Older People in Community Aged Care
Social Policy Research Centre / The Benevolent Society
This 6-page Australian briefing draws from the research evidence promising and innovative practices that can be readily adapted and incorporated by care workers and managers into their day-to-day work
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-12
Ageism: Designed and Planned for Older Australians?
Council on the Ageing
This 28-page Australian study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes
Immigration Can Alleviate the Ageing Problem
EIPA
This 4-page article explains how immigration can alleviate the burden that ageing poses for the welfare states of most Western economies
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-11
Drawing on Experience: Older Women Workers in Europe
Eurofound
A 20-page paper examining employment trends for older women in Europe
Ageing , European Union Posted: 2009-03-06
Hospitalisations Due to Falls by Older People, Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 56-page report analyzes hospitalizations resulting from falls by older people in Australia
Another Look at the Aged Care Crisis: A Call for Kindness and Justice
Left Focus
This article provides a review of the aged care crisis in Australia and suggests a variety of options for reform
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-03
Whistleblower Protection: A Comprehensive Scheme for the Commonwealth Public Sector
House Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
A 229-page report recommending that the Australian government introduce new dedicated legislation to facilitate the making of public interest disclosures and strengthen legal protection for whistleblowers in the Commonwealth public sector.
Ageing Posted: 2009-03-03
Foreign Aid: An Introduction to U.S. Programs and Policy
CRS
This 39-page report provides an overview of the U.S. foreign aid program
Ageing Posted: 2009-03-03
Measuring the Economic Impact of Illness: A Microsimulation Approach to Measuring the Impacts on Government and Individuals
International Association for Research in Income and Wealth
This 15-page paper describes a new approach within Australia to measure the relationship between illness and the economy.
Report to the Minister for Ageing on Residential Care and People with Psychogeriatric Disorders 2008
Department of Health and Ageing
This 43-page Australian report highlights the fact that the best care outcomes for people with psychogeriatric disorders are achieved where there is effective integration and cooperation across sectors. Collaborative networks across the primary health, mental health and aged care service sectors are critical.
How do Migrants Choose Their Destination Country? An Analysis of Institutional Determinants
CESifo
This 39-page working paper analyzes the effects of socio-economic and institutional determinants, especially labor-market institutions, on migrants' choices of destination country
Ageing Posted: 2009-02-05
Review of Older People’s Engagement with Government
DWP
A 91-page UK report of an independent review of older people's engagement with government
Ageing , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-04
Empowering Engagement: A Stronger Voice for Older People
DWP
The UK Government's response to John Elbourne's Review of Older People's Engagement with Government
Ageing , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-04
Living Well with Dementia: A National Dementia Strategy
Department of Health - UK
The 104-page UK National Dementia Strategy is intended to transform the quality of dementia care. It sets out initiatives designed to make the lives of people with dementia, their carers and families better and more fulfilled.
Measuring the Sustainability of Pension Systems through a Microsimulation Model: The Case of Italy
CEPS, ENEPRI
This 16-page paper takes Italy as a case study and uses a microsimulation model – an instrument able to monitor actuarial fairness of the pension rules in a less conventional approach – to analyse the phasing-in of reforms and their ability to recover the long-term sustainability of the system
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-02-04
Facing the Challenges of Separatism: The EU, Central Asia and the Uyghur Issue
CEPS, FRIDE
This 6-page policy brief addresses the difficulties of the questions of Kosovo and Georgia for EU strategy and the broad impact of these two cases upon the post-Soviet space in general, and Central Asia in particular.
Ageing Posted: 2009-02-04
Population Ageing and Structural Adjustment
Centre of Policy Studies
This 56-page Australian working paper considers how the structure of the economy is likely to be affected by age-related shifts in total hours of employment, in hours of employment distinguished by skill, in the commodity composition of household final consumption, and in government final consumption
Ageing , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-03
Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza (2008-2009)
CRS
A 37-page US overview of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza
Ageing Posted: 2009-02-03
Does Retirement Kill You? Evidence from Early Retirement Windows.
CentER
This 31-page Dutch discussion paper examines whether retirement has a direct impact on later-life health
Ageing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-02-02
Politics Around US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in European Host States
BASIC
This 7-page paper examines the politics affecting the issue of nuclear sharing in Europe
Ageing Posted: 2009-01-23
Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Public Health Agency of Canada
This 56-page Canadian report provides an overview of the presentations, discussions, and priorities that emerged from the Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness.
Ageing , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-01-22
Pension Provision: Government Failure Around the World
IEA
This 161-page UK monograph surveys the results of government intervention in the market for retirement income provision throughout the world.
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-01-21
Boomer Bulge: Dealing with the Stress of Demographic Change on Government Budgets in Canada
C.D. Howe Institute
A 5-page Canadian brief calculating the effect of demographic pressures on future social services programme spending
Ageing , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-01-14
Why Gaza's Message Is Threatening To Some?
PalestineRemembered
A Palestinian assessment of the role of moderate Arab leaders in the Gaza conflict
Ageing Posted: 2009-01-09
Delivering Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society
Communities and Local Government
This 37-page UK publication sets out a record of the actions and recommendations that were proposed in the February 2008 strategy document, the measures taken and progess made.