Title
Economic and social implications of aging in Singapore
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Aging and Social Policy
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Volume
10
Issue
4
First Page
73
Last Page
92
Keywords
Aging population, China, Chinese elderly, Employment policy, Family caregiving, Home care, Singapore
Abstract
The economic and social impacts of population aging in Singapore are examined, particularly their impact on labor supply and the extent to which traditional family and community care providers can meet the challenges of an aged population. The adequacy of public policy responses, such as the new employment policy and the Central Provider Fund, are explored. Government strategy to shift the burden of care to the family and other community providers is challenged.
DOI
10.1300/J031v10n04_05
Print ISSN
08959420
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 1999 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Access to external full text or publisher's version may require subscription.
Full-text Version
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Language
English
