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

Providing an overview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examines how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security and well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers. 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 Ageing, health and pensions in Europe : an economic perspective / Arthur Van Soest, Lans Bovenberg, Asghar Zaidi Adequacy of savings for old age in Europe / Elsa Fornero, Annamaria Lusardi, Chiara Monticone Risk and portfolio choices in individual and collective pension plans / Christian Gollier Innovative institutions and products for retirement provision in Europe / Lans Bovenberg, Theo Nijman Socioeconomic and psychosocial determinents of well-being in early old age / Johannes Siegrist, Morten Wahrendorf Social networks / Martin Kohli, Harald Künemund Subjective well-being in older adults : current state and gaps of research / Dieter Ferring, Thomas Boll Old age, helath and long-term care / Alberto Holly The demand for older workers / Amilcar Moreira, Brendan Whelan, Asghar Zaidi Human capital, retirement and saving / Bas Jacobs Labour supply and employment of older workers / Arthur van Soest Policy and research challenges for ageing, health and pensions in Europe / Arthur van Soest, Lans Bovenberg, Asghar Zaidi.