Economic policies to address population ageing: lessons from Japan

Les politiques économiques face au vieillissement: le cas du Japon

Stéphanie Lange-Gaumand

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Abstract: Japan is a special case in that it is one of the first countries to face an ageing population. It is also unique in terms of the magnitude of this demographic: the proportion of people over 65 years old is the highest in the world and its population is expected to fall by 40% by 2100. Japan seems to have accepted this population decline and has focused on controlling welfare spending, which reflects national preferences.

Le Japon se distingue par la précocité et l’ampleur du vieillissement : la part des plus de 65 ans y est la plus élevée du monde et la population devrait baisser de 40% d’ici 2100. Le Japon semble s’être accommodé du déclin démographique et s’est concentré sur la maîtrise des dépenses sociales, un choix révélateur de préférences nationales.

Date: 2020-01-22
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