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From Pyramid to Pillar

Population Change and Social Security in Europe

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The social security systems developed over the years in most European countries are under threat. The population of Europe is ageing, in that the number of elderly people is growing steadily while the birth rate has declined drastically. This means that the so-called population "pyramid" is now taking on the form of a pillar as the apex of the pyramid is filled out by the older age groups. The result is that a smaller working-age population will have to support a greater number of retired persons. This topical and thought-provoking study, to which eminent European specialists have contributed,

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From Pyramid to Pillar, International Labour Office

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1989
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Title
From Pyramid to Pillar
Subtitle
Population Change and Social Security in Europe
Language
English
Released
1989
Format
Paperback
Pages
187
ISBN10
9221064565
ISBN13
9789221064565
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The social security systems developed over the years in most European countries are under threat. The population of Europe is ageing, in that the number of elderly people is growing steadily while the birth rate has declined drastically. This means that the so-called population "pyramid" is now taking on the form of a pillar as the apex of the pyramid is filled out by the older age groups. The result is that a smaller working-age population will have to support a greater number of retired persons. This topical and thought-provoking study, to which eminent European specialists have contributed,