In a simple growth model we explore the current and future growth effects of the regional population structure. Regional GDP growth in 227 regions within six countries in central Europe is explored as how they depend on the young and old dependency ratio. The young dependency ratio (YDR) is...

In this study we use a long run macroeconomic model for Austria to simulate the effects of aging on employment, output growth, and the solvency of the social security system. By disaggregating the population into six age cohorts and modelling sex specific participation rates for each cohort, we...

It is popular belief that the weather is bad more frequently on weekends than on other days of the week and this is often perceived to be associated with an increased chance of rain. In fact, the meteorological literature does report some evidence for such human-induced weekly cycles although...

Projecting the religious composition of the population is relevant for several reasons. It is a key characteristic influencing several aspects of individual behaviour, including marriage and childbearing patterns. The religious composition is also a driver of social cohesion and increased...

Der vorliegende AMS report 52 beinhaltet Beiträge anläßlich der von der Abteilung Arbeitsmarktforschung und Berufsinformation des AMS Österreich veranstalteten Fachtagung 'Qualifikationsbedarf der Zukunft: Gesundheit und Sport - Jobmotoren in Österreich?'. Die Fachtagung, die in Kooperation...