This paper examines the extent to which changes in working-age shares associated with population aging might slow economic growth in upcoming years. We first analyze the economic effects of changing working-age shares in a standard empirical growth model using country panel data from...

This paper examines the extent to which changes in working-age shares associated with population aging might slow economic growth in upcoming years. We first analyze the economic effects of changing working-age shares in a standard empirical growth model using country panel data from 1950-2015....

This book provides an up-to-date summary of the consequences of demographic aging for labor markets, financial markets, economic growth, social security schemes and public finances in Germany, essentially reflecting the present state of knowledge in any of these areas. Compared to other...

In this chapter we discuss the relationship between changes in a country's age structure and its economic growth and productivity. We summarize the recent literature on the impact of a country's age structure on economic growth and relate the results to our own empirical findings. Our results...

Introduction and overview -- Population dynamics in Brazil -- Old-age social protection programs and the aging challenge -- Health and long-term care -- Education and productivity -- Public finance implications of population aging: 2005-50 -- Financing Brazil's aging population : implications...