9781848130531: Ageing and development

Synopsis

Ageing and Development is an authoritative analysis of the social and economic implications of this trend. Providing a wealth of statistical and quantitative evidence and complied by leading economists working in this area, this book provides an analysis of the social and economic implications of population ageing and development. It argues that the challenges are not insurmountable, but societies need to put in place the required policies to confront theses challenges effectively. This is a timely and definitive guide to the impact of global ageing population.

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About the Author

Jose Antonio Ocampo is Professor in the Professional Practice of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, New York. At the time of writing, he was Under-Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations.Rob Vos is Director of the Development Policy and Analysis Division in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations, New York, and Affiliated Professor of Finance and Development at the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague.Ana Luiza Cortez is Chief of the Secretariat of the Committee for Development Policy in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations, New York.

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9781848130524: Ageing and Development

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ISBN 10:  184813052X ISBN 13:  9781848130524
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd, 2009
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