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The aging Scottish population: trends, consequences, responses
  The population of Scotland is projected to decrease despite recent increases in fertility and an excess of immigrants over emigrants. The reason for the projected decline is the result of prolonged low fertility. The most immediate effect is ageing of the population. The causes and consequences of this demographic profile are discussed. To counter potential negative impacts it is recommend that the pension system be reformed, pension ages raised, healthy living and inclusion in society promoted and migration policies formed to encourage immigration of skilled people and encourage and the return of emigrants.

  • Type:

    Article

  • Date:

    31 December 2008

  • Publication Status:

    Published

  • ISSN:

    0380-1489

  • Library of Congress:

    HT Communities. Classes. Races

  • Dewey Decimal Classification:

    305 Social groups

Citation

Raeside, R., & Khan, H. T. A. (2008). The aging Scottish population: trends, consequences, responses. Canadian studies in population, 35, 291-310

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Keywords

Ageing population, Scotland, consequences and responses

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