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World population ageing: the coming intergenerational equity debate
Author(s)Steven K Wisensale
Corporate AuthorUnited Nations
Journal titleBulletin on Ageing, no 2 & 3, 1997
PublisherNew York, 1997
Pagespp 2-8
KeywordsGrant allocation ; Life span ; Social policy ; International ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe issue of intergenerational equity suggests that older people may be perceived not only as obstacles to economic development, but also as societial burdens who divert needed resources away from other age groups. This article gives an overview of the debate in the developed world, and specifically, what lessons can be learned from the experience in the US. From the evidence presented, the author suggests that there is justification for age-based allocation or denial of resources according to an equitable distribution procedure over an entire lifespan. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980520217 A
ClassmarkQCG: BG6: TM2: 72: 7T

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