Raising well-being in Germany's ageing society [electronic resource] /
Promouvoir le bien-être dans une société vieillissante en Allemagne
Andreas Kappeler ... [et al] = Promouvoir le bien-être dans une société vieillissante en Allemagne / Andreas Kappeler ... [et al]
- Paris : OECD Publishing, 2016.
- 43 p. ; 21 x 29.7cm.
- OECD Economics Department Working Papers, no.1327 18151973 ; .
- OECD Economics Department Working Papers, no.1327. .
Population ageing is setting in earlier in Germany than in most other OECD economies and will be marked. It could lead to a substantial decline in employment, weighing on GDP per capita, and will raise demand for health-related public services. Germany has already implemented far-reaching reforms to mitigate the implications of ageing for per capita income, well-being and the sustainability of public finances. Nonetheless, continued efforts are needed to help older workers to improve their work-life balance and adjust their working hours to their ability and desire to work. Moreover, stressful working conditions and unhealthy lifestyles contribute to poor self-reported health and reduce the ability and willingness to work at higher age. There is scope to promote life-long learning. As the generosity of the public pension system will diminish, the contribution of private pensions to ensure pension adequacy needs to be strengthened.