Uruguay's ageing future : turning points and policy options; a look towards 2040 and beyond
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2013-01
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The size of working age groups will peak in 2026 for ages 20-39 and in 2046 for ages 40-59. 2019 is projected to mark the end of the youth society in Uruguay as youth will no longer be the dominant demographic group. This brief suggests some policy options to deal with a declining workforce: delaying retirement to maintain productivity; closing the gender gap to maintain productivity; and increasing taxes to maintain fiscal balance.
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GENDER DISCRIMINATION, WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION, DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION, ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS, SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS, RETIREMENT PENSIONS, HEALTH SYSTEM, SOCIAL SERVICES, URUGUAY