Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe - An Economic and Social Policy Perspective

This book presents an engaging overview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe. Various experts discuss how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security of the elderly, well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers: three themes dominating the current European economic and social policy debate. By adopting a forward-looking approach, the book discusses the remaining knowledge gaps and research opportunities. It also reviews data needs and other infrastructure requirements and explores the implications for research policy.

Introduction: Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe; A.van Soest, L.Bovenberg, & A.Zaidi PART I: Income Security of the Elderly Adequacy of Saving for Old Age; E.Fornero, A.Lusardi & C.Monticone Risk and Portfolio Coices for Retirement with Predictable Returns; C.Gollier Innovative Institutions and Products for Retirement Provision in Europe; L.Bovenberg & T.Nijman PART II: Well-being of the Elderly Socioeconomic and Psychosocial Determinants of Well-being in Old Age; J.Siegrist & M.Wahrendorf Social Networks; M.Kohli & H.Künemund Regulation of Subjective Well-being in Older Adults; D.Ferring & T.Boll Old Age, Health, and Long Term Care; A.Holly PART III: Labour Markets and Older Workers The Demand for Older Workers; A.Moreira, B.Whelan & A.Zaidi Human Capital, Retirement and Pension Saving; B.Jacobs Labour Supply and Employment of Older Workers; A.van Soest Policy and Research Challenges for Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe; A. van Soest, L Bovenberg & A. Zaidi