Proceedings of the United Nations Expert Group Meeting on Social and
Economic Implications of Changing Population Age Structures
Mexico City, 31 August - 2 September 2005

The Meeting considered the consequences of the worldwide demographic transition and the changing age structure of populations, including the different types of potential demographic dividends, intergenerational transfers, the effects of ageing on the macro-economy, the viability of social security systems, and health.

The Meeting was made possible by the support of the National Institutes of Aging (NIA) of the United States, and resulted from the collaboration between the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat and the Consejo Nacional de Población (CONAPO) of Mexico.

The proceedings of the Meeting include a report of the deliberations and edited versions of the contributed papers. Printed copies can be ordered by writing to Mr. Jorge Bravo, Chief, Population and Development Section, DESA - Population Division, United Nations, 2 United Nations Plaza, Rm. DC2-1920, New York, NY 10017 USA, email: bravo1@un.org.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING

• Preface
• Explanatory notes
• Executive Summary

PART ONE. REPORT OF THE MEETING AND INFORMATION PAPERS

• Report of the Meeting
• List of Participants
• List of Papers

PART TWO. CONTRIBUTED PAPERS