The Political Economy of Population Ageing

William A. Jackson, Lecturer in Economics, University of York, UK

Population ageing has been the subject of much discussion in recent years, often expressed in alarmist language that advocates evasive policy action to avert an imminent demographic crisis. This forward-looking book evaluates the debates surrounding population ageing and offers a more optimistic outlook on its effect on the economy.

”。the new book by William Jackson brings a breath of fresh air . . . One of the main merits of this book is the breadth of issues and areas covered . . . The author draws on extensive literature, and presents a wide range of views, opinions and theories. This makes the book useful for both specialists, who follow closely the field, and for students and those just entering the discipline, who are in need of a text presenting a broad overview of the issues involved in population ageing . . . Overall, this is a thought-provoking book, which offers an alternative view on the economic and social implications of population ageing, and is therefore a valuable addition to the literature on the subject.’
– Nikolai Botev, Economics of Planning

”。it is heartening to find a book that covers the range of issues in a comprehensive manner and also provides a very good set of references. To anyone with an interest in the topic, this volume deserves to be added to your library.’
– David M. Knox, Australasian Journal on Ageing

”。a very good book on the economic implications of population ageing, covering a wide range of recent works written on the subject.’
– Pierre Pestieau, Southern Economic Journal

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– Nikolai Botev, European Journal of Population

‘This book is very timely and meets a rising demand for knowledge about the field. It is well written and easily accessible to a wider audience, and will attract attention and shape our understanding of population economics.’
– Klaus F. Zimmermann, University of Munich, Germany