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| ISBN-13: | 9780737769449 |
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| Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
| Publication date: | 03/22/2014 |
| Series: | Opposing Viewpoints Series |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.60(d) |
| Age Range: | 15 - 17 Years |
Table of Contents
Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 11
Introduction 14
Chapter 1 What Are the Economic Consequences of an Aging Population?
Chapter Preface 20
1 Global Aging Poses Long-Term Economic 23
Geopolitical, and National Security Challenges Mark L. Haas
2 An Aging Population Can Drive Economic Growth Robert D. Hormats 38
3 An Aging Population Will Cause Economic Stagnation and a Rise in Poverty Eric Laursen 43
4 An Aging Population Requires Reforms to Health Care and Social Security Programs 55
Committee on the Long-Run Macroeconomic Effects of the Aging U.S. Population, National Research Council
5 An Aging Population Is Bankrupting Medicare Abdul El-Sayed 64
6 An Aging Population Will Save Medicare Michael Hodin 69
7 There Needs to Be a National Strategy to Deal with the Financial Exploitation of the Aging Kay E. Brown 73
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 81
Chapter 2 What Are the Social and Legal Issues Related to an Aging Population?
Chapter Preface 83
1 Age Discrimination in the Workplace Is a Problem Elizabeth Rogers 86
2 Age Discrimination in the Workplace Is Not a Problem Diana Furchtgott-Roth 93
3 New Strategies Are Needed for Aging Job Seekers Charles A. Jeszeck 102
4 Aging Populations Worldwide Should Have Strong Legal Protections Elaine Kurtenbach 115
5 States Must Address the Issue of Aging Drivers Emily Yoffe 121
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 130
Chapter 3 Is Social Security Viable and Effective for an Aging Population?
Chapter Preface 132
1 Social Security Is a Popular and Effective Program 134
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
2 Social Security Is an Ineffective Program Jagadeesh Gokhale 143
3 Social Security Is a Ponzi Scheme Robert P. Murphy 148
4 Social Security Is Not a Ponzi Scheme Los Angeles Times 156
5 Social Security Should Be Abolished Laurence M. Vance 162
6 Social Security Should Be Strengthened Janice Gregory 168
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 173
Chapter 4 What Medical Challenges Face an Aging Population?
Chapter Preface 175
1 Caring for an Aging America in the Twenty-First Century Robyn I. Stone Linda Barbarotta 177
2 Dementia: A Public Health Priority: Executive Summary World Health Organization 188
3 Seniors' Sex Lives Are Up-And So Are STD Rates Marni Jameson 196
4 Depression in Older Persons Ken Duckworth, M.D. NAMI Medical Director 202
5 Seniors Should Have Better Access to Medical Marijuana David Downs 210
6 Seniors Have Growing Rates of Addiction and Substance Abuse Jennifer Matesa 215
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 226
For Further Discussion 227
Organizations to Contact 229
Bibliography of Books 236
Index 239