Ageing
Demographic Pressures on Public Pension Systems and Government Budgets in Open Economies
Brookings Institution
This 78-page paper studies the domestic-economy and external-sector variables which have major consequences for saving and investment flows in national economies and the world economy
Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-28
Linking Reverse Mortgages and Long-Term Care Insurance
Brookings Institution and George Washington University
This 15-page U.S. issue brief explains the fundamentals of reverse mortgages and long-term care insurance and outlines the opportunities and challenges offered by the linkage
AgeingPosted: 2004-03-22
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
AgeingPosted: 2009-08-11
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-04-16
Later Retirement: The Win-Win Solution
C.D. Howe Institute
This 28-page Canadian report argues that delaying work-retirement transitions by five years would have large, positive economic and fiscal effects, the author reports, reducing pressures on growth, government finances and pension funding
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-04
The Case for Trills
C.D. Howe Institute
A 20-page Canadian paper promoting the case for a new government-issued security designed to benefit pensioners and government
Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2008-08-13
Banning Mandatory Retirement: Throwing Out the Baby With the Bathwater
C.D. Howe Institute
This 13-page Canadian backgrounder argues that mandatory retirement is a private contractual arrangement and should only be banned for explicit reasons
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2004-03-26
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-11-19
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-01-14
Mandatory Retirement and Older Workers: Encouraging Longer Working Lives
C.D. Howe Institute
A 26-page Canadian commentary arguing that compulsory mandatory retirement should be banned
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-06-02
Follow Quebec's Lead: Removing Disincentives to Work After 60 By Reforming The CPP/QPP
C.D. Howe Institute
A 24-page Canadian commentary proposing a reform of public pension systems as a means of encouraging people to continue working beyond the age of 60
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-05-28
No Elexir of Youth: Immigration Cannot Keep Canada Young
C.D. Howe Institute
This 16-page Canadian backgrounder investigates the extent to which immigration might compensate for Canada's ageing population
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-26
A Sure Start to Later Life: Ending Inequalities for Older People
Cabinet Office -UK
A 125-page UK report focusing on preventing social exclusion and promoting well-being in later life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-31
Aging in Poverty in Canada
Canada Health
A 35-page paper examining the economic vulnerability of seniors in Canada
Ageing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-13
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
Labour Force Ageing and Skills Shortages in Canada and Ontario
Canadian Policy Research Networks
A report examining whether Canada faces a skills shortage as a result of its ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2004-08-20
What's Fair? Ethical Decision-making in an aging society
Canadian Policy Research Networks and The Change Foundation
A 65-page Canadian report proposing a new framework for policies that involve sharing scarce resources across generations
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-24
The Future of Care Funding: Time for a Change
Caring Choices
A 35-page UK report synthesizing a range of views as to how long-term care for older people should be funded in the future
AgeingPosted: 2008-01-14
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
AgeingPosted: 2010-01-15
A Conversation with General Martin Dempey
CEIP
An 18-page transcript of a conversation in which the US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses US military strategy
AgeingPosted: 2012-05-04
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
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
How Secure are Retirement Nest Eggs?
Center for Retirement Research
This 8-page US article examines the incidence of negative events that can strike near retirement and impact household wealth
AgeingPosted: 2006-05-11
The Graying of the Middle Kingdom: The Demographics and Economics of Retirement Policy in China
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 40-page report explores the economic and social implications of China's coming age wave and urges the adoption of funded pensions as an important part of the solution
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-19
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
AgeingPosted: 2009-08-21
The Effect of Community-Level Socio-Economic Conditions on Threatening Racial Encounters
Centre for Economic Policy Research
This 39-page Australian paper analyzes the relationship between local socio-economic conditions and the propensity for outsiders to have threatening racial encounters with insiders
AgeingPosted: 2008-12-04
The Influence of Supply and Demand Factors on Aggregate Health Care Expenditure with a Specific Focus on Age Composition
Centre for European Policy Studies
This European study aims to explain how demand and supply factors influence aggregate health care expenditure with a specific focus on age composition
New Member States and the Dependent Elderly
Centre for European Policy Studies, ENEPRI
A 28-page study examining the question of elderly dependency in the 10 new member states of the EU
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-07
Ageing and Health Care: Inexorable Costs Versus Modest Adaptation
Centre for Health Economics
This 19-page Australian working paper contains two documents dealing with the health costs of an ageing population
Training to Prevent the Exclusion of Older Workers
Centre for Public Policy
This 27-page Australian conference paper highlights preliminary research exploring financing models for education and training to prevent the market exclusion of older workers
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-26
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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-03
The Basics: Public Policy in an Older America
Century Foundation
A 44-page US report offering facts, figures and projections relating to an ageing American population, and the questions posed for public policy
AgeingPosted: 2006-04-18
Aging's Side Effects
Century Foundation
A brief U.S. note of some of the ripple effects that can be expected from population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2004-06-01
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: 2010-08-04
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
The Impact of Income Distribution on the Length of Retirement
CEPR
This 5-page US issue brief examines the expected years of retirement for men in several age cohorts both under current law and assuming an increase in the retirement age to 70
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-10-28
The Long-Term Care Workforce: Description and Perspectives
CEPS
This 30-page research report provides a comparative analysis of the size and composition of the long-term care (LTC) workforce in four European countries – Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-09
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 UnionPosted: 2009-04-07
August 2011: What To Do When the Euro Crisis Reaches the Core
CEPS
An 8-page commentary arguing that EFSF cannot work as intended but if it were registered as a bank the generalised breakdown of confidence could be stopped while leaving the management of public debt under the supervision of the finance ministers
AgeingPosted: 2011-09-19
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-05-07
Long-Term Care Quality Assurance Policies in the European Union
CEPS
This 89-page report analyses the quality assurance policies for long-term care (LTC) in Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2012-03-13
Social Exclusion among the Elderly: A Comparative Study of EU Member States
CEPS
A 90-page report focusing on exclusion among the elderly in EU member states
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-05
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 PolicyPosted: 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.
AgeingPosted: 2009-02-04
Growing Old Gracefully: How to Ease Population Ageing in Europe
CER
This 22-page essay sets out what European governments can do to counter the economic effects of ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-21
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 & YouthPosted: 2010-04-08
Minimum Wage Incidence: The Case for Germany
CESifo
This 41-page paper analyzes how a minimum wage affects employment, wage inequality, public expenditures, and aggregate income in the low-wage sector.
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-21
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
AgeingPosted: 2010-01-10
The Role of Immigration in Sustaining the Social Security System: A Political Economy Approach
CESifo
This 45-page working paper explores the concept that immigrants benefit the economy because they help pay for the old
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-13
Increasing Longevity and Social Security Reform
CESifo
A working paper examining the economic effects of increasing longevity
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-27
Retirement, Pensions and Ageing
CESifo
This 51-page working paper studies the effects of demographic shocks and changes in the pensions system on the macroeconomic performance of an advanced small open economy
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-02
Residential Mobility of the European Elderly
CESifo
This 22-page paper analyses the residential mobility decisions of the elderly and the factors influencing them in eleven European countries
Ageing, Government Budgets, Retirement, and Growth
CESifo
This 33-page working paper analyzes the short and long run effects of demographic ageing - increased longevity and reduced fertility - on per-capita growth
The Welfare Gains of Age Related Optimal Income Taxation
CESifo
A working paper quantifying the welfare gains of an age-dependent income tax
Pension Systems, Ageing and the Stability and Growth Pact
CESifo
This 69-page working paper explores how the EU Stability and Growth Pact may cope with the future costs of population ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-12
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
AgeingPosted: 2009-02-05
The Design of Pension Pay Out Options When the Health Status During Retirement is Uncertain
CESifo
This 33-page paper examines the optimal design of pension plans when the health status during retirement is uncertain
Pension Reform, Retirement and Life-Cycle Unemployment
CESifo
A 47-page working paper studying the effects of pension reform on the labour market in Austria
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2008-02-04
Body Image and Food Disorders: Evidence from a Sample of European Women
CESifo
This 27-page working paper discusses how 'self-image' and others' appearances influence health-related behaviours.
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-14
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 PolicyPosted: 2010-02-24
Standard Deviation of Life-Length, Retirement Incentives, and Optimal Pension Design
CESifo
This working paper considers how the retirement age as well as a tax financed pension system ought to respond to a change in the standard deviation of the length of life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-10-19
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, AgeingPosted: 2009-05-13
Assessing School Engagement: A Guide for Out-of-School Practitioners
Child Trends
A 5-page US brief considering how out-of-school programmes can improve school engagement
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-11
The Organisation of Residential Aged Care for An Ageing Population
CIS
A 28-page Australian policy paper examining the use of accommodation bonds to fund residential aged care
AgeingPosted: 2007-09-04
Iran's Relations with China and the West
Clingendael
This 136-page Dutch diplomacy paper examines Iran's relations with China and the West
AgeingPosted: 2009-11-24
The EU Arms Embargo against China: Should Europe Play a Role in East Asian Security?
Clingendael
This 22-page Dutch paper argues that the EU should strive to assume a degree of responsibility for East Asian security that corresponds with its interests.
AgeingPosted: 2008-12-07
Handled With Care?
Commission for Social Care Inspection
A 51-page follow-up study into the management of medication for residents of care homes and children's homes in the U.K.
Australia's Ageing Population: Fiscal, Labour Market and Social Implications
Committee of Economic Development of Australia
A 9-page overview of this report, which analyses the effects of demographic change and presents a range of policy measures designed to minimise the effects of an ageing population
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-10
Senior Hunger and the Older Americans Act
Commonwealth Fund
A 10-page US House testimony on steps to reduce under-nourishment among older Americans
Ageing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-06-24
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.
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
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 PolicyPosted: 2010-07-26
Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza (2008-2009)
CRS
A 37-page US overview of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza
AgeingPosted: 2009-02-03
Turkey: Politics of Identity and Power
CRS
A 31-page US report providing an overview of the current Turkish domestic political scene
AgeingPosted: 2010-09-26
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
AgeingPosted: 2009-03-03
A Fair Contract with Older People?
CSCI
A 101-page UK study of people's experiences when selecting a care home
AgeingPosted: 2007-10-17
A Blueprint for Social Care Excellence
CSCI
A UK speech on the role of commissioning in the care of older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-07
Global Aging and the Sustainability of Public Pension Schemes
CSIS
This 57-page US report examines how 12 developed countries are preparing for their coming age waves, focusing in particular on the reform of public pension schemes
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-23
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
AgeingPosted: 2010-06-07
Payment for Care? Impact on the Economic Situation of the Pensioner in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain and Germany
Danish National Institute of Social Research
A 39-page working paper examining the economic situation of single pensioners receiving public old age pensions in 6 European countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-04
Beginner Teachers' Experiences of Initial Teacher Preparation, Induction and Early Professional Development: A Review of Literature
DCSF
A 105-page UK literature review of beginner teachers' experiences of initial teacher preparation, induction and early professional development
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-28
Retiring in the Red: The Growth of Debt Among Older Americans
Demos (U.S.)
This 12-page U.S. study reports on the rise of credit-card debt among older Americans
AgeingPosted: 2004-04-12
Retiring in the Red: The Growth of Debt Among Older Americans
Demos USA
This 12-page briefing paper notes a dramatic rise in debt among seniors in the U.S., and examines possible factors fuelling this trend
AgeingPosted: 2005-02-16
Understanding the Travel Needs, Behaviour and Aspirations of People in Later Life
Department for Transport - UK
This 116-page UK study explores the travel needs, behaviour and aspirations of people as they make the transition to retirement and later life
AgeingPosted: 2007-11-26
Labour Market Transitions Among the Over-50s
Department for Work aand Pensions - U.K.
This 122-page research report describes the characteristics of the over-50s and the transitions in their employment status and attitudes towards employment
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-06
Assessment of the Evercare Programme in England 2003-2004: Executive Summary
Department of Health - U.K.
The 12-page executive summary of an assessment of the outcomes in a number of pilots introducing the Evercare model, providing care to frail, elderly patients by adopting a case management approach
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.
Evaluation of the Impact of Accreditation on the Delivery of Quality of Care and Quality of Life to Residents
Department of Health and Ageing
A 145-page report on the impact of accreditation of government-subsidised care homes in Australia
AgeingPosted: 2008-06-12
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.
Clinical IT Case Studies
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This series of Australian case studies reports the experiences of aged care staff in the implementation of IT, the processes involved, some of the challenges, the issues and the benefits
AgeingPosted: 2006-04-12
A Community for All Ages - Building the Future
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 44-page report contains the findings and recommendations of a speakers series examining the implications of an ageing society on the built environment
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-06
National Dementia Research Workshop
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
The presentations given at the National Dementia Research Workshop in Melbourne ( single page linking to each presentation)
Comprehensive Scoping Study on the Use of Assistive Technology by Frail Older People Living in the Community
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 92-page Australian report is a systematic review of existing published and unpublished literature relating to assistive technology for frail older people in the community care context
Ageing, DisabilityPosted: 2011-02-18
UK Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People: Qualitative Findings
Department of Health UK, Comic Relief
This 100-page UK report presents the findings of in-depth interviews with a selection of older people who have experienced abuse and mistreatment
AgeingPosted: 2007-09-13
UK Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People
Department of Health, Comic Relief
A 185-page UK study of the extent of mistreatment of people aged 66 and over by their carers
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-19
Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations
Department of Labour - New Zealand
This 56-page New Zealand discussion paper reviews New Zealand and international research to identify emerging issues and knowledge gaps for ageing workforces and ageing occupations
AgeingPosted: 2007-04-05
Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations
Department of Labour - New Zealand
A 56-page New Zealand discussion paper identifying emerging issues on research and policy relating to ageing workforces and ageing occupations
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-06
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