We review the literature on recent demographic changes in Europe, focusing on two of the main challenges brought about by an ageing population: severe labour shortages in many sectors of the economy and growing pressures on both health and welfare systems. We discuss how and to what extent migration can contribute to addressing these challenges both in a short and a long-term perspective. Finally, we identify several areas in which more research is needed to help devise more effective policies to cope with a greying society.
Population, Migration, Ageing and Health: A Survey / C. Dustmann, G. Facchini, C. Signorotto - In: Economics without borders : Economic Research for European Policy Challenges / [a cura di] L. Matyas, R. Blundell, E. Cantillon, B. Chizzolini, M. Ivaldi, W. Leininger, R. Marimon, F. Steen. - [s.l] : Cambridge University Press, 2017. - ISBN 9781107185159. - pp. 113-158 [10.1017/9781316636404.005]
Population, Migration, Ageing and Health: A Survey
G. Facchini;C. Signorotto
2017
Abstract
We review the literature on recent demographic changes in Europe, focusing on two of the main challenges brought about by an ageing population: severe labour shortages in many sectors of the economy and growing pressures on both health and welfare systems. We discuss how and to what extent migration can contribute to addressing these challenges both in a short and a long-term perspective. Finally, we identify several areas in which more research is needed to help devise more effective policies to cope with a greying society.
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