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Fahey, Tony.

Welfare implications of demographic trends / Tony Fahey, John Fitz Gerald. - Dublin : Oak Tree Press in association with Combat Poverty Agency, 1997. - 125p. : ill. ; 24cm. - Research report series / Combat Poverty Agency ; no.24 . - Research report series (Combat Poverty Agency) ; no. 24 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [121]-125).

1.Introduction -- 2.Conceptual Framework -- 3.Trends in Dependency and Support -- 4.Trends in Fertility and Marriage -- 5.Labour Force Participation -- 6.Population Ageing - The Elderly -- 7.Summary and Conclusions.

This study examines the validity of recent concerns about demographic trends in Ireland. The authors argue that, contrary to popular belief, Ireland remains demographically unique - any "greying" of the population being balanced by reduced child-dependency and increased female labour participation.

ISBN: 9781860760532 (pbk) : No price 1860760538

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public welfare--Ireland
Population--Economic aspects--Ireland
Older people--Care--Ireland
Aged--Care--Ireland
Population & demography
Care of the elderly

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Ireland--Social policy.
Ireland--Population

Dewey Class. No.: 361.9417 FAH