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.
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Public welfare--Ireland Population--Economic aspects--Ireland Older people--Care--Ireland Aged--Care--Ireland Population & demography Care of the elderly