title: Demographic change and social security:  some elements of a complex relationship.
abstract: "This paper gives an overview [of] some central aspects of the highly complex topic...[of] understanding effects of structural changes in demography and economy on social security."  The impact of an aging population on health and pension schemes is discussed.  Changes in retirement ages and labor force participation and the restructuring of public expenditures are explored as possible solutions to government financial problems.  The geographical focus is on developed countries.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Schmahl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D004651:Employment; D005376:Financial Management; D005380:Financing, Government; D006078:Government Programs; D006285:Health Planning; D009826:Old Age Assistance; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012179:Retirement; D012923:Social Class; D012939:Social Planning; D012943:Social Security; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Demographic Aging; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Employment Status; Financial Activities; Financing, Government; Government Sponsored Programs; Health And Welfare Planning; Microeconomic Factors; Old Age Security; Organization And Administration; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Programs; Retirement; Social Planning; Social Security--cost; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status