Includes bibliographical references and index. Park, D., Lee, S.-H., & Mason, A. (2012). Aging, economic growth, and old-age security in Asia. Mandaluyong City: Asian Development Bank.

Overview: why does population aging matter so much for Asia? Population aging, economic growth, and economic security in Asia -- Population, wealth, and economic growth in Asia and the Pacific -- Impact of population aging on Asia's future growth -- Population aging and aggregate consumption in developing Asia -- The economic lifecycle and support systems in Asia -- Demographic change, intergenerational transfers, and the challenges for social protection systems in the Peoples Republic of China -- Demographic dividends for India: evidence and implications based on National Transfer Accounts -- Population aging, economic growth, and intergenerational transfers in Japan: how dire are the prospects? -- Summary of key findings and main policy recommendations

Population aging is perhaps the single biggest economic and social obstacle confronting Asia's future. The region-wide demographic transition towards an older population is fundamentally reshaping the demographic landscape, and is giving rise to two key socio-economic challenges. This timely book provides an in-depth analysis of these challenges and presents concrete policy options for tackling them.