Description

A population is said to be aging when the elderly segment grows faster than the total population, resulting from falling fertility rates and rising longevity. Aging can have adverse effects on economic performance that demand changes in social and economic policies to address the challenge. This brief outlines the socioeconomic implications of the aging population of the People's Republic of China.

Contents

• Key Points
• The Hazards of Population Aging
• The Case of the PRC: Aging Before Turning Affluent
• The Challenges Ahead
• Policy Directions for the PRC