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Demographic ageing and employment in India

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  • Rajan, Irudaya.

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This study discusses the main economic and labour market issues and implications related to population ageing in India, and presents an overview of current policy responses.

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  • Rajan, Irudaya., 2010. "Demographic ageing and employment in India," ILO Working Papers 994553253402676, International Labour Organization.
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