New book on ageing, health and pensions in Europe

This newly published book "Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe: An Economic and Social Policy Perspective" presents an engaging overview of the future research challenges for economists and other social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe.

Various renowned international experts discuss how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security of the elderly, well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers
- the three themes dominating the current European economic and social policy debate. By adopting a forward look approach, the authors discuss the knowledge gaps remaining and research opportunities on offer. They also review data and infrastructure requirements and explore the implications for future research policy.
This book is of particular interest to national and European policymakers and also leaders of European research programmes in the fields of economic and social policy.

Editors:
Lans Bovenberg is Professor of Economics at Tilburg University, The Netherlands.
Arthur van Soest is Professor of Econometrics at Tilburg University, The Netherlands.
Asghar Zaidi is Director Research at the European Centre Vienna and a Research Associate at the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, London School of Economics, UK.

The book launch last week was attended by the EU Commissioners László Andor (Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) and John Dalli (Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy)
as well as Marja Makarow (European Science Foundation's Chief Executive), and they appraised highly the valuable contributions included in the book.
More details on the book launch can be seen at: http://www.netspar.nl/events/2010/nov26/

The table of contents of the book can be seen at: http://www.euro.centre.org/data/1291366839_38450.pdf

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