We review standard economic growth models concentrating on the relationship between population ageing and economic growth and develop a growth model with endogenous human capital and endogenous fertility. With this model we analyse the effects of education policy and family policy on economic...

In der wissenschaftlichen Literatur standen bis dato die Implikationen des demografischen Wandels für die Sozialversicherungen im Fokus. Die Arbeitsmarkteffekte sind bisher nur höchst unzureichend analysiert worden. Die Arbeit stößt in diese Lücke und liefert wichtige und neue Einsichten in...

Demographic trends put a burden on EU pension provision. As the sustainability of pension systems is addressed by current pension reforms, lower benefit levels are projected. In this scenario, households may want to consider supplementing their public pension income. As their own residence is on...