2nd Workshop on the Socio-Economics of Ageing and a Special Issue in the Journal of the Economics of Ageing
Date: 4- November 2011
Place: Lisbon School of Economics & Management, Universidade de Lisboa
Organisers:
- Paula Albuquerque, ISEG, Technical University of Lisbon
- Francisco Nunes, ISEG, Technical University of Lisbon
Keynote Speaker: Alfonso Sousa-Poza, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
Deadline for submission of abstracts: May 31, 2011
The world is ageing rapidly. The ageing of societies is a central issue in most social sciences. The analysis of the challenges and opportunies that are offered to today’s policy markers is crucial to guarantee an adequate welfare level in the future.
A country’s economic prospects may change with population ageing as a result of the different needs and productive capacities of different age groups. Ageing also affects intergenerational relations, living arrangements and attitudes.
In this workshop we want to consider both the economic dimension and the social dynamics of ageing societies.
This workshop intends to bring together a group of researchers who are interested in the socio-economics of ageing. They will have the opportunity to present and discuss research papers.
We welcome submission of theoretical, empirical and policy papers. The suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the relation between population ageing and the following:
- Economic growth.
- Life-cycle consumption and saving profiles.
- Labour market behaviour.
- Well-being or happiness.
- The economic status of the elderly.
- Poverty, income distribution inequality, and social exclusion.
- Living arrangements and care arrangements.
- Intergenerational transfers, both public and private.
- Effects on the family.
- Insurance.
Proposals containing the title, name(s) of author(s), institutional affiliation(s) and an extended abstract (2-3 pages) should be submitted by e-mail to pcma@iseg.utl.pt until the 31st of May 2011. Decisions will be taken shortly after that. After acceptance, registration with a fee of 60 Euros will be required.
For more information, call 00351 213 951 787 or e-mail monicafraga@iseg.utl.pt.
Publication Opportunity
Papers presented at the the “2nd International Workshop on the Socio-Economics of Ageing” (2nd IWSEA) will be published in the conference proceedings.
The organization of the 2nd IWSEA is also associated with the E-Journal Economics — an open-access electronic journal. Contributors to the 2nd IWSEA will be able to submit their papers to the E-Journal Economics.
Important Dates
31 May 2011 – Deadline for submission of abstracts.
1 July 2011 – Registration for Presenters (extended abstract accepted).
17 October 2011 – Deadline for submission of complete (accepted) paper to be presented.
31 October 2011 – Registration for Other Participants.
4 November 2011 – 2nd International Workshop on the Socio-Economics of Ageing.
Registration Form
Download the registration form here.
