Welfare implications of demographic trends / Tony Fahey, John Fitz Gerald.
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- 9781860760532 (pbk) :
- 1860760538
- 361.9417 FAH
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Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending | 361.9417 FAH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113364 |
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.