Yields findings on how economic decisions by households and policy choices by governments will influence the effects of demographic shift. This title explores... Læs mere
A collection of papers addressing issues that affect the well-being of individuals as they age and a society that is composed increasingly of older people. Questions fundamental to public policy are considered, as well as theories that lay new groundwork for future research.
This volume examines relations between elderly population growth and government spending. Chapters cover: life expectancy and health; saving for retirement and the role of 401(k) plans; demographic transition and housing values; and ageing in Germany and Taiwan.
Carefully compiled and containing some of the most cutting-edge research and analysis available, this volume should be of interest to any specialist or policymaker concerned with ongoing changes in savings and retirement behaviors.
In the past few years, the economic ramifications of ageing have garnered close attention from a group of NBER researchers led by the author. In this volume, Wise and his collaborators continue to analyze a nexus of age-related issues.
In addition to their obvious roles in American politics, race and gender also work in hidden ways to profoundly influence the way we... Læs mere
The first of this two-volume study chronicles the founding, growth and development of 12 congregations that represent the diverse reality of local religious cultures in America.... Læs mere
In this text, Christopher Wilson examines narratives of police power in crime news, popular fiction and film, showing how they reflect and influence the real strategies of law enforcement on the beat, in the squad room and in urban politics.