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Problematic Progress in Asia: Growing Older and Apart

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The purpose of this article is to describe the demographic dynamics in 14 Asian countries. The foreseen impacts on economic growth, income disparity, social stability, pension programs, retirement, health care insurance, and labor market are presented. Public policy recommendations are delineated.

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Abdel-Ghany, M. Problematic Progress in Asia: Growing Older and Apart. J Fam Econ Iss 29, 549–569 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-008-9129-4

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