Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- The Open Access Proceedings Series for Conferences
Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
Series Vol. 2 , 22 March 2023
Open
Access | Article
Demographic Transitions and Economic Consequences: An Analysis of Population Ageing in China
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This research delves into the demographic transitions and their economic ramifications in China by critically analyzing the causes, scale, and impacts of population ageing, along with potential strategies for mitigating its challenges. Recognizing the significance of demographic ageing as a global phenomenon, the paper contextualizes China's ageing population within an international framework, drawing on empirical data and statistics. The analysis investigates the driving factors behind China’s ageing populace, evaluating whether it is an inherent byproduct of economic progression or if it is influenced by additional determinants. Subsequent segments of the study appraise the multifaceted effects of demographic ageing on China's economic landscape and societal structures, encompassing both advantageous and detrimental aspects. To broaden the scope, this study includes an examination of the outcomes of population ageing in other nations, which serves as a reference point for envisaging prospective trajectories for China. Conclusively, the paper proffers recommendations and potential strategies aimed at alleviating the adverse impacts and proactively addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population.
Keywords
The Ageing Population, China, Economy, Potential strategies
References
1. National Bureau of Statistics of China. Stats.gov.cn. (2022e). http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/
2. Huang, Y. (2020, January 5). Special issue: challenges of population ageing in China. Home Page. https://doi.org/10.1080/17538963.2019.1710058
3. Peng, X. (2020, November 4). Coping with population ageing in mainland China. Home Page. https://doi.org/10.1080/17441730.2020.1834197
4. Yin, X. (2015). Population Aging Prediction in China Based on Trend Extrapolation Model. Aging Research, 02(03), 15–21. https://doi.org/10.12677/ar.2015.23003
5. Shrestha, L. B. (2000). Population aging in developing countries. Health Affairs, 19(3), 204–212. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.19.3.204
6. Yuan, J., Wu, Z., & Wu, D. (2007). CHINESE JOURNAL OF POPULATION SCIENCE, 41–47. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5902982/
7. Han, X., Li, J., & Wang, N. (2018). Spatiotemporal evolution of Chinese ageing from 1992 to 2015 based on an improved Bayesian space-time model. BMC Public Health, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5417-6
8. Marešová, P., Mohelská, H., & Kuča, K. (2015). Economics Aspects of Ageing Population. Doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2212-5671(15)00492-X
9. Bulletin of the Seventh National Population Census (No. 5). Stats.gov.cn. (2022a). http://www.stats.gov.cn/xxgk/sjfb/zxfb2020/202105/t20210511_1817200.html
10. Vanham, P. (2018, September 11). The story behind Viet Nam’s miracle growth. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/09/how-vietnam-became-an-economic-miracle/
11. Zhao, W. (2021, December 29). Survey on the status quo of widows and elderly people living alone: different degrees of difficulty in seeking medical treatment with no one to accompany them and no one to comfort them. http://www.news.cn/local/2021-10/14/c_1127954874.htm
12. Li, X. (2010, October 20). “Empty Nest” is not “Empty Heart”, How Can Over 100 Million Empty Nesters Enjoy Their Old Life? Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. https://www.mca.gov.cn/n152/n166/c45331/content.html
13. Feng, N. (2012). Tabulation of the 2010 Population Census of the People’s Republic of China. http://www.stats.gov.cn/sj/pcsj/rkpc/6rp/indexch.htm
Data Availability
The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Authors who publish this series agree to the following terms:
1. Authors retain copyright and grant the series right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this series.
2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the series's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this series.
3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See Open Access Instruction).
- Volume Title
- ISBN (Print)
- ISBN (Online)
- Published Date
- 22 March 2023
- Series
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- ISSN (Print)
- 2754-1169
- ISSN (Online)
- 2754-1177
- DOI
- 10.54254/2754-1169/2/2023021
- Copyright
- 22 March 2023
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited