From Red to Gray: The 'third Transition' of Aging Populations in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union

by Mukesh Chawla, Arup Banerji, Gordon Betcherman

Conventional wisdom holds that aging populations are unfavorable for economic growth because of their potential impacts on labor supply, productivity, and savings. When this is coupled with the increased spending pressures because of pension requirements and health care, aging societies are likely to face serious fiscal problems. This report addresses these concerns in the unique context of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union where many countries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821371290
• ISBN13: 9780821371299
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.9"