第61回CARFセミナー：IMF World Economic Outlook Chapter 2: The Rise of the Silver Economy: Global Implications of Population Aging

2025年5月8日（木）15:00 – 16:30
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※開催言語：英語

東京大学公共政策大学院：GraSPPリサーチセミナー

東京大学本郷キャンパス 国際学術総合研究棟 4階
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Andresa Lagerborg is an economist at the International Monetary Fund, currently working in the Research Department’s World Economic Studies division. She previously also worked in the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department and African Department. She completed her MRes. and Ph.D. in Economics at the European University Institute and bachelor’s degree in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at the London School of Economics. Her research covers a range of issues in the areas of applied macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and demographic change.

As the global population ages, economies worldwide face significant demographic shifts with far-reaching implications. This chapter explores the rise of the “silver economy,” focusing on three key areas: the extent of healthy aging and its impact on labor markets, the broader economic implications of demographic changes, and the role of targeted policies in mitigating the adverse effects of aging. The analysis reveals that although population aging poses challenges such as slower growth and increased fiscal pressures, healthier aging trends offer a silver lining by boosting labor force participation, extending working lives, and enhancing productivity. The chapter underscores the importance of policies that support healthy aging, increase labor force participation among older individuals, and close gender gaps in the workforce. By leveraging strategies related to these policies, countries can harness the potential of the silver economy to boost growth and rebuild fiscal buffers amid demographic headwinds.