2022 Regions in Recovery

We invite you to submit an abstract to the Special Session The Silver Future: making the silver economy a driver of growth

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Call Special Session The Silver Future: making the silver economy a driver of growth

Population ageing brings a worldwide challenge that is questioning both social and economic developments. New approaches towards turning this challenge into an opportunity are enclosed within the silver economy – an environment in which the over-60 engage in healthy, active and productive lives, participate in society, and help drive the marketplace as consumers. As a consequence, this has a crucial impact on public finances. Moreover, the combination of ageing population and gender inequality give rise to social and economic disparities for future elderly women. The purpose of this session is to explore innovative quantitative and-or theoretical approaches that will suggest to policymakers which steps are required to capture the opportunities of longevity across different sectors and activities. Original contributions exploring the regional and urban dimensions of the silver economy adopting a broad focus or examining selected case studies are welcome.