Economic implications of aging societies the costs of living happily ever after

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Population developments in a global context -- Pension options, motivations, and choices -- Pension structures and the implications of aging -- Retirement systems and the economic costs of aging -- Beyond pensions to health care considerations -- Labor supply and living standards -- Too many wants or too few workers? -- Alternatives to finding moreworkers -- Aligning retirement policy with labor needs -- Funding pensions and securing retiree claims -- Macroeconomic policies for improved living standards -- Risks associated with alternative public policies -- Roadmap to the future.