Journal of the Economics of Ageing
Scope & Guideline
Shaping Policies for Tomorrow's Ageing Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Economic Impact of Aging:
Research on how aging populations influence economic factors such as labor supply, consumption patterns, and savings behavior, including studies on retirement and its economic implications. - Health Economics and Aging:
Exploration of the relationship between aging and health expenditures, including the impact of health policies, long-term care systems, and health outcomes among older adults. - Intergenerational Dynamics:
Analysis of transfers and support systems between generations, focusing on the economic implications of family structures, caregiving, and public pension systems. - Inequality and Aging:
Investigations into socioeconomic inequalities faced by aging populations, including disparities in health, income, and access to resources across different demographics. - Public Policy and Aging:
Evaluation of government policies aimed at addressing the challenges of aging populations, including pension reforms, healthcare provisions, and labor market interventions.
Trending and Emerging
- Technological Impacts on Aging:
Recent studies are investigating how technological advancements, such as automation and digital health solutions, affect older populations in terms of employment, healthcare access, and economic participation. - Long-Term Care Economics:
There has been a surge in research focused on the economics of long-term care systems, addressing the financial burdens of aging populations and how different countries manage care provision. - Micro-Simulation and Predictive Modeling:
Emerging methodologies, particularly microsimulation techniques, are being utilized to predict future trends in aging populations, health needs, and economic impacts, allowing for more nuanced policy recommendations. - Health Inequities and Aging:
The journal is increasingly addressing health disparities among aging populations, particularly how socioeconomic status influences access to healthcare and overall well-being. - Retirement Behavior and Policy Changes:
Research is trending towards understanding how changes in retirement policies affect older adults' economic decisions, health outcomes, and quality of life, reflecting a greater interest in policy implications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pension Models:
Research focusing solely on traditional pension systems and their sustainability has decreased, as newer studies are integrating broader economic impacts and alternative models, such as long-term care and health expenditures. - General Aging Studies Without Economic Context:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that explore aging from a purely demographic or social perspective without integrating economic analyses, indicating a shift towards more interdisciplinary approaches. - Labor Market Participation of Older Workers:
While still relevant, the specific focus on older workers' participation in the labor market has waned, with more emphasis now placed on the economic implications of retirement and the role of technology in employment. - Cognitive Aging Studies:
Research centered on cognitive aging and its standalone effects has become less frequent, as the journal increasingly emphasizes the economic consequences of cognitive decline in conjunction with aging. - Health Outcomes in Isolation:
Studies that examine health outcomes in older adults without linking them to economic factors or public policy implications are less common, reflecting a trend towards integrated analyses.
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