Economics of Ageing

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This course applies a microeconomic perspective to analyze various economic repercussions of population ageing, and at the same time, it deals with several macroeconomic effects of these changes. After introducing the theme and explaining the concept of the silver economy, topics will cover individual, firm-level and government-level implications of population ageing. Special attention is given to the economic aspects of the long-term care (LTC) system for older adults, focusing on the EU countries. Finally, the course deals with challenges and opportunities of technological progress observed in the context of population ageing.

The course is aimed at students interested in the population ageing process and its various economic and related socio-demographic changes. It improves skills in microeconomics and critical thinking about government policies related to population ageing

Course leader

Josipa Visic, PhD

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