Ages, Generations and the Social Contract: The Demographic Challenges Facing the Welfare State

by Jacques Légaré, Jacques Véron, Sophie Pennec

Book Overview

Our societies are ageing. The Family is changing. Labour force behaviour is evolving. How is the organisation of family and collective solidarity adapting in this context of longer life spans, low fertility, and work that is simultaneously scarce and abundant?

The welfare states are currently facing three main challenges: ensure satisfactory living conditions for the elderly without increasing the cost burden on the active population, reduce...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048174937
• ISBN13: 9789048174935
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"