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Population aging and the maintenance of social support systems
Author(s)Frank T Denton, Byron G Spencer
Journal titleCanadian Journal on Aging, vol 16, no 3, Autumn 1997
Pagespp 485-498
KeywordsSocial security [generally] ; Finance [care] ; Demography ; Canada.
AnnotationThe baby boom generation is now well into middle age, and over the next few decades will reach old age. As the baby boom generation grows old, the costs of maintaining existing social support systems will rise, and the ability or willingness to sustain those systems has been called into question. The authors discuss a number of issues related broadly to population ageing in Canada and the associated social "costs", including the costs of public services. They conclude that while population-related cost increases should be expected, and reallocations of resources required, the overall increases should be of manageable proportions. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980720210 A
ClassmarkTYA: QC: S8: 7S

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