Independence and Economic Security in Old Age

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Independence and Economic Security in Old Age focuses on the economic and social implications of aging at the level of the individual and of society as a whole. The product of a three-year research program, the book contains chapters by recognized experts in the fields of economics and econometrics, sociology, social work, medicine, epidemiology, gerontology, and nursing.
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Independence and Economic Security in Old Age focuses on the economic and social implications of aging at the level of the individual and of society as a whole. The product of a three-year research program, the book contains chapters by recognized experts in the fields of economics and econometrics, sociology, social work, medicine, epidemiology, gerontology, and nursing.
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Focuses on economic and social implications of aging at the individual and societal levels. First looks at basic demographic issues, then examines areas of family relations, health, and economic security. Considers the degree of preparedness for old age by different elderly populations, and discusses saving behavior, incomes of older women, and how the tax-transfer system affects the incentive of Canadians to save for retirement. Contributors work in fields such as econometrics, sociology, social work, and gerontology. Material originated in a program of research that was initiated in 1995, centered at McMaster University, Canada, and involving participants from several other universities. Denton teaches economics at McMaster University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780774807890
  • Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
  • Publication date: 2/1/2001
  • Pages: 390
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 8.97 (h) x 1.08 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface
1 Introduction and Overview 3
Pt. 1 Population Aging and the Definition of "Old"
2 How Old Is Old? Revising the Definition Based on Life Table Criteria 15
3 The Future Population of Canada and Its Age Distribution 27
Pt. 2 Family, Health, and Economic Security in Later Life
4 Independence of Older Persons: Meaning and Determinants 59
5 Changes in Work and Family over the Life Course: Implications for Economic Security of Today's and Tomorrow's Older Women 85
6 Income, Health, Disability, and the Functional Independence of the Elderly 112
7 Health, Age, and Financial Preparations for Later Life 136
8 Unpaid Time Contributions by Seniors in Canada 156
Pt. 3 Age Patterns of Income, Saving, and Expenditure
9 Cohort, Year, and Age Effects in Canadian Wage Data 183
10 Saving before and after Retirement: A Study of Canadian Couples, 1969-92 215
11 How Well Does the Consumer Price Index Serve as an Index of Inflation for Older Age Groups? 255
Pt. 4 Retirement and Pension Issues
12 The Economic Consequences of Unexpected Early Retirement 267
13 The Independence and Economic Security of Older Women Living Alone 293
14 The Poverty of Retired Widows 328
15 The Effect of the Tax-Transfer System on Retirement Savings 346
Contributors 373
Index 375
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