Ageing
Age Structure of the Workforce and Firm Performance
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 20-page paper examines the interrelation between corporate age structures and firm performance
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2005-10-31
The Impact of Wealth on Job Exit Rates of Elderly Workers
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 14-page discussion paper studies the impact of wealth, savings and debt position on job exit rates in the Netherlands
AgeingPosted: 2006-08-10
Do Pensions Impede Phased Retirement?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 37-page discussion paper investigating the extent to which a gradual reduction in working hours is made difficult by pensions and other possible impediments
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2004-10-19
Productivity Consequences of Workforce Ageing: Stagnation or a Horndal Effect?
Institute for Futures Studies
A 43-page Swedish study into the relationship between labour force composition and productivity performance
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2005-10-19
Simulating the Future: Pension Wealth and Retirement Saving in Sweden
Institute for Futures Studies
A 59-page study calculating the likely effect of changing the Swedish pension system from a defined benefit system to a notional defined contribution system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-22
Work or Retirement: Preferred Exit-Age in Western European Countries?
Institute for Futures Studies
A 50-page working paper evaluating how welfare regime generosity and production regime coordination explain cross-national patterns of retirement preferences across 12 Western European countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2005-07-05
Pension Systems and Pension Reform in an Aging Society: An Introduction to the Debate
Institute for Futures Studies
This 42-page Swedish working paper advocates the adoption of micro simulation modelling in seeking solutions to the problem of pension reform necessitated by population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2007-07-02
Generations at War or Sustainable Social Policy in Aging Societies?
Institute for Futures Studies
This 32-page Swedish working paper discusses issues concerning generations, equity and policy in ageing societies
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-08-27
Equity, Justice, Interdependence: Intergenerational Transfers and the Ageing Population
Institute for Futures Studies
A 48-page paper discussing the equity of intergenerational transfers, public and private, in the context of providing pensions and health care for the elderly
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-27
Predicaments in the Futures of Aging Democracies
Institute for Futures Studies
A 31-page Swedish working paper examining the difficulty of policymaking for the sustainability of long-term social security systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-23
Is Early Retirement Encouraged by the Employer? Labor-Demand Effects of Age-Related Collective Fees
Institute for Future Studies
This 38-page Swedish working paper examines how employers’ non-wage costs for their workforce affect voluntary early retirement
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-08-12
The Historic Accord between Turkey and Armenia: What lies Ahead?
INSS
An Israeli article on recent developments in Turkish-Armenian relations
AgeingPosted: 2009-10-15
Global Financial Stability Report
IMF
A 197-page 6-monthly report on global financial stability
AgeingPosted: 2011-05-08
The Challenges of Russia’s Demographic Crisis
IFRI
A 28-page French paper examining the main demographic challenges that Russia faces today
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-06-18
From Bismarck to Friedman
IEA
A 9-page discussion paper examining the Chilean pension system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-10
Understanding the Labour Market for Older Workers
IEA
This 25-page UK discussion paper examines retirement practice overseas in studying why retirement is so abrupt in the UK
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-16
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. The authors begin by looking at high-income democracies in which governments have, to a large degree, taken over the function of providing pensions
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-16
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-01-21
Volunteer Work and Aging: A Comparative Study among American, Brazilian, and Japanese Seniors
IDE
A 113-page Japanese report assessing meanings, motivations, perceived benefits, subjective well-being, psychological adjustment and attitudes towards community among American, Brazilian and Japanese seniors who do voluntary work
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-05-15
Gender equality: What matters to Australian women and men
Human Rights Commission
This paper reports on Human Rights Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick's "Listening Tour" of the Australian community groups and their discussions about gender
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-06
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.
AgeingPosted: 2009-03-03
The Turnaround Fallacy
Hoover Institution
A US article examining the value of turnaround strategies for failing schools
AgeingPosted: 2009-10-27
Aging with a Developmental Disability
Health Canada
A 12-page paper on the needs and concerns of Canadian seniors with a developmental disability
Ageing, DisabilityPosted: 2005-12-13
Seniors from Ethnocultural Minorities
Health Canada
This 16-page report deals with the needs and concerns of Canadian seniors from ethnocultural minorities
AgeingPosted: 2005-12-13
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
AgeingPosted: 2010-01-20
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
AgeingPosted: 2010-06-02
Guardianships: Collaboration Needed to Protect Incapacitated Elderly People
Government Accountability Office
A 97-page U.S. report examining the effectiveness of the existing guardianship arrangements for protecting the interests of incapacitated elderly people
AgeingPosted: 2004-07-26
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
AgeingPosted: 2010-01-22
Life Expectancy and Health Care Expenditures: A New Calculation for Germany
German Institute for Economic Research
A 19-page discussion paper illustrating different approaches to estimating increased health care costs due to population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2004-11-04
Spatial Proximity and Contacts Between Elderly Parents and Their Adult Children: A European Comparison
German Institute for Economic Research
A 44-page German discussion paper researching the proximity and contacts of elderly parents to their adult children across 10 European countries
AgeingPosted: 2005-09-13
21st Century Challenges: Retirement Insecurity
GAO
A 46-page presentation by the US Comptroller General on the problems facing the US as a result of demographic changes and rising health costs
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
Some Best Practices and Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Older Workers
GAO
A 17-page US House testimony highlighting best practices and strategies for engaging and retaining older workers
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-02
What Not to Do in the Middle East and North Africa
FRIDE
This 6-page Spanish policy brief suggests that basic policy guidelines for the EU in the Middle East might best be cast in terms of things the EU should avoid doing in the region
AgeingPosted: 2011-04-07
U.S. Policy Toward Iran: Missed Opportunities and Paths Forward
Fletcher Forum of World Affairs
A 20-page analysis of US policy towards Iran
AgeingPosted: 2008-10-28
Drawing on Experience: Older Women Workers in Europe
Eurofound
A 20-page paper examining employment trends for older women in Europe
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-06
Facing the Demographic Changes: A European Overview
ETUI-REHS
This 17-page report discusses the main challenges for the EU member states stemming from demographic changes
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-18
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
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 UnionPosted: 2009-12-16
Older Workers and Options for Flexible Work
Equal Opportunities Commission
This 107-page U.K. working paper is a literature review of the research on the needs of older female and male workers in relation to flexible working
AgeingPosted: 2005-07-14
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: Alternative Scenarios for Health, Life Expectancy and Social Expenditure
ENEPRI
This 146-page European research report deals with the impact of ageing populations and changes in their health status on health care and the utilization of long-term care services
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-17
Pension Arrangements and Retirement Choices in Europe: A Comparison of the British, Danish and German Systems
ENEPRI
This 51-page research report explores the effects of the different state benefit systems on the labour supply of older workers in Denmark, Germany and the U.K.
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-17
Labour Force Behaviour of Men and Women in Elderly Two-Adult Households
ENEPRI
A 42-page paper studying the effect of individual and spousal characteristics on the labour force participation of individuals living in elderly two-adult households
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-05-12
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: The AGIR Project: Final Report on Scientific Achievements
ENEPRI
This 46-page report presents the overall findings of the AGIR (Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe) Project, including research undertaken within the project and a review of significant contributions to the "state-of-the-art"
Can We Afford to Live Longer in Better Health?
ENEPRI
This 47-page research report analyses the effects of ageing populations on public finances in Europe
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
Scenarios for Global Ageing: An Investigation with the Ingenue 2 World Model
ENEPRI
This 45-page research report explores the consequences of pension reforms in Western Europe in a world economy setting
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
Option Values for Retirement: Effects of Public Incentives to Postpone Retirement in Finland, Belgium and Germany
ENEPRI
This 31-page report studies the determinants of the retirement transitions of Europeans and focuses on the impact of social security systems on retirement behaviour
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-08-23
Informal Elderly Care and Women's Labour Force Participation Across Europe
ENEPRI
A 34-page report analyzing the relationship between the dynamics of labour force participation and informal care to the elderly among a sample of women in 13 European countries
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-08-23
Wellbeing and Dependency Among the European Elderly: The Role of Social Integration
ENEPRI
A 20-page study highlighting the importance of social integration for the wellbeing of dependent elderly people living at home
Demographic Uncertainty and Fiscal Policy
ENEPRI
This 31-page paper analyzes the economic, intergenerational and taxation policies that can be used to close the fiscal sustainability gap
AgeingPosted: 2006-09-08
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-03-11
Ageing, Pension Reforms and Capital Market Development in Transition Countries
EBRD
A 35-page working paper giving an overview of demographic trends and their impact on public finance in transition countries
European Union, AgeingPosted: 2007-01-10
Beyond Development Aid
EARN
The 131-page report of an EU-African dialogue on global issues of common concern
AgeingPosted: 2011-01-14
Encouraging Labour Market Activity Among 60-64 Year Olds
DWP
This 166-page UK report presents the findings of a qualitative research study examining how best to encourage the 60-64 age group to take up or remain in work.
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-11-07
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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-04
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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-04
Hidden Leverage and a False Sense of Security
DIIS
This 17-page Danish working looks at the long-term economic and regulatory develop-ments that laid the ground and created the motivations for the broad-based credit bubble wit-nessed in the past decade.
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-24
Urgent Care Pathway for Older People with Complex Needs
DH-UK
A 20-page UK report suggesting detailed advice on how to improve urgent care for older people
Health and Care Sevices for Older People
DH
A 90-page UK report summarising the key findings of a group of studies on older people's use of services
IT for Aged Care Providers
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 96-page Australian guide gives aged care providers information to help them make the most of computer technology
Opportunity Age: Meeting the Challenges of Ageing in the 21st Century
Department of Work and Pensions - U.K.
This 131-page U.K. strategy document examines the issues facing British society as the population ages
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-27
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 Welfare Gains of Age Related Optimal Income Taxation
CESifo
A working paper quantifying the welfare gains of an age-dependent income tax
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