Abstract:
Demographic or structural ageing is a feature of the developed countries. But what are the implications of this demographic fact for health and social policy in the future? We have built a micro-simulation model that allows us to present a wider range of scenarios than is usually considered in the policy arena. We have combined data from a number of sources into a single, well-validated model that allows us to canvass scenarios based on different assumptions and generating a range of policy futures.