Global Demographic Change: Dimensions and Economic Significance

Глобальные демографические изменения: масштабы и экономическое значение
David E. Bloom, David Canning
2004-10-01

baby boom cohortsdemographic transitionglobal demographic changelongevityretirement saving
Transitions from high mortality and fertility to low mortality and fertility can be beneficial to economies as large baby boom cohorts enter the workforce and save for retirement, while rising longevity has perhaps increased both the incentive to invest in education and to save for retirement.
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Baby-boom cohorts may support economic growth by increasing labor supply and saving for retirement.
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Rising longevity may also increase saving for retirement.
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Rising longevity may strengthen incentives for individuals to invest in education.
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The transition from high to low mortality and fertility can generate economic benefits through large baby-boom cohorts entering the workforce.

global demographic change, specifically the transition from high to low mortality and fertility and rising longevity

the economic significance of demographic transitions, including effects on workforce entry, retirement saving, education investment, and retirement incentives

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David E. Bloom
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