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Population aging and inequality

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  • Eliana Cardoso
  • Thais Peres Dietrich
  • André Portela Souza

Abstract

This article outlines the profile of the population over 65 years old in Brazil. It describes the aging of the population and the differences in life expectancy in regions with different income levels. It discusses income and its distribution among people over 65 years old and shows that the income distribution among them is more egalitarian compared to the population under 65 years old. Finally, by reviewing some aspects of the discussion on pension reform, it concludes by perceiving the need for an agenda for training and qualification of the workforce throughout the life cycle. JEL Classification: D13; D63; J14.

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  • Eliana Cardoso & Thais Peres Dietrich & André Portela Souza, 2021. "Population aging and inequality," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 41(1), pages 23-43.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:41:y:2021:i:1:p:23-43:id:2117
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    Keywords

    Aging of the population; inequality; income distribution;
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    JEL classification:

    • D13 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Production and Intrahouse Allocation
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • J14 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of the Elderly; Economics of the Handicapped; Non-Labor Market Discrimination

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