Japan - aging pop and pro natal policy

Question 1

Category of pro natal policies

Answer 1

• Financial incentives
• Access to services
• Legislation changes
• Employment security

Question 2

aging population stats

Answer 2

• 30% of pop over 65 = 36 mil
• 1 in 10 older than 80
• LE = 84
• BR = 1.3 per woman - 2.07 estimated to be needed to maintain stable pop
• average age of retirement = 60

Question 3

negative effects of aging pop

Answer 3

• strain on services
• pay for pensions out of taxes
• less work force
• by 2040 estimated to be short of 11 mil workers
• money for healthcare increases
• higher dependency ration meaning the working force have to spend more time looking after elderly
• decreased innovation and motivation in workplace

Question 4

positive effects of aging pop

Answer 4

• less crime
• passing on wisdom, greater family connection, keeping culture alive etc
• experience and skills to workplace
• more income from tourist activities, leisure time etc
  more participation volenteering