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Comparative analysis of national and regional models of the silver economy in the European Union
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Abstract The approach to analysing population ageing and its impacts on the economy has evolved in recent years. There is increasing interest in the development and use of products and services related to gerontechnology as well as other social innovations that may be considered as central parts of the "silv... view more
The approach to analysing population ageing and its impacts on the economy has evolved in recent years. There is increasing interest in the development and use of products and services related to gerontechnology as well as other social innovations that may be considered as central parts of the "silver economy." However, the concept of silver economy is still being formed and requires detailed research. This article proposes a typology of models of the silver economy in the European Union (EU) at the national and regional levels. This typology was created by comparing the Active Ageing Index to the typology of varieties and cultures of capitalism and typology of the welfare states. Practical recommendations for institutions of the EU and directions for further research are discussed.... view less
Keywords
population development; demographic aging; elderly; service; new technology; gerontology; welfare state; quality of life; social integration; policy on the elderly; regional development; EU
Classification
Gerontology
Family Policy, Youth Policy, Policy on the Elderly
Free Keywords
Active ageing index; silver economy; varieties/cultures of capitalism
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 1-29
Journal
International Journal of Ageing and Later Life, 11 (2016)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3384/ijal.1652-8670.15286
ISSN
1652-8670
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications