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China’s Population Aging: Economic Problems, Solutions and Prospect
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Abstract
China's aging population, primarily driven by the family planning policy, increasing life expectancy, and declining fertility rates, poses significant economic challenges for the nation. This paper investigates the implications of this demographic shift on the labor force and productivity, retirement, pension and healthcare systems, and savings and investment behaviors, and provides policy recommendations to address these challenges. The research demonstrates that a shrinking labor force may lead to reduced productivity and wages, impacting the overall economy and China's competitiveness in the global market. However, technological advancements and automation may help mitigate these challenges. In terms of retirement, pension, and healthcare systems, the aging population places considerable pressure on their sustainability. Policy changes, such as delaying retirement age, reforming the pension system, and investing in healthcare infrastructure, may help alleviate these pressures. Regarding savings and investment behaviors, the paper highlights the differences between older and younger individuals, with potential implications for the financial market's stability and growth. The significance of this research lies in its comprehensive analysis of the economic challenges posed by China's aging population and its innovative suggestions for policy changes to address these issues. Key policy recommendations include encouraging technology adoption and innovation, implementing pension system reforms, gradually increasing the retirement age, investing in healthcare infrastructure and professional training, and developing financial products and services tailored to the aging population's needs. These proactive policy changes and adaptations can help China successfully navigate the demographic shift, ensuring continued economic growth and stability for its citizens.
Keywords
aging population, economic challenges, labor force, pension system, healthcare infrastructure
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-085-1
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-086-8
- Published Date
- 10 November 2023
- Series
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- ISSN (Print)
- 2754-1169
- ISSN (Online)
- 2754-1177
- DOI
- 10.54254/2754-1169/32/20231570
- Copyright
- 10 November 2023
- Open Access
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