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SUBJECT:
Demographic prospects in respect of ageing and fertility, and their implications.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Japan is one of the OECD's fastest ageing countries, with a fertility rate of 1.29, well below replacement levels. This has implications for its future economic growth, government finances and social welfare system.
Word Count (approx): 1169
Headings
- Declining fertility
- Implications
- Growth
- Fiscal
- Support ratio
- Government policy
- Old-age care
- Support for parents
- Dependents
- Older workers
Primary Keywords: AP, Japan, economy, industry, politics, social, debt, education, employment, fiscal, growth, health, immigration, insurance, labour, legislation, opposition, pensions, policy, population
Secondary Keywords: Canada, EU, OECD, Philippines, United States
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