The Silver Economy as a Constructive Response in Public Policy on Aging

Klimczuk, Andrzej (2021): The Silver Economy as a Constructive Response in Public Policy on Aging. Published in:

Abstract

The paper presents the concept of the "silver economy" as an economic system related to population aging and underlines the features of this policy idea. The study first introduces the discourse and stages of constructing this system by international and national public policy actors in aging. Next, a critical analysis of the dimensions and areas of implementation and development of the silver economy as a policy concept was carried out as well as a review of its external and internal limitations. The conclusion contains proposals for further research directions.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: aging policy; longevity economy; policy ideas and concepts; silver economy
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J1 - Demographic Economics > J14 - Economics of the Elderly ; Economics of the Handicapped ; Non-Labor Market Discrimination; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J1 - Demographic Economics > J18 - Public Policy; P - Economic Systems > P4 - Other Economic Systems > P49 - Other; P - Economic Systems > P5 - Comparative Economic Systems > P59 - Other

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