What you need to know about the economics of growing old (but were afraid to ask) : a provocative reference guide to the economics of aging / edited by Teresa Ghilarducci.

Other author Ghilarducci, Teresa.
Format Book
Publication InfoNotre Dame, Ind. : University of Notre Dame Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxiii, 137 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Aging--Economic aspects. --United States.
Old age--Economic aspects. --United States.
Older people--United States. --Economic conditions.

Contents The status of the elderly -- No exit -- Quality over quantity -- The life expectancy of the elderly -- Elderly poverty : higher than you think -- Big spenders and gamblers : the elderly in debt -- The social security system -- Old age and social disability insurance -- Paying your dues -- Reaping the benefits -- Who stands to gain -- Redistribution of wealth -- The freedom to work act -- Growth of beneficiaries vs. contributors -- Dependents : mouths to feed -- Do the old eat the young? -- Exploitation of Mexico -- The economic path to old age -- Welfare histories, welfare futures? -- The implications of welfare dependency -- Retirement savings habits -- Spend, spend, spend -- Debt -- Annuities -- Private pensions -- A bias in 401(k) plans -- Thinking ahead -- Who's the boss? -- Changing social norms -- From housewife to single mother -- Dependent no more : working women -- Living longer -- When the elderly work for pay -- Church ladies becoming Wal-Mart greeters -- Elder work and youth unemployment.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 129-133).
LCCN 2004016404
ISBN0268029636 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HQ1064.U5 W483 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold