Germany ageing population

Germany ageing population

1. 20% over 65 years old

2. Advantages

   • Reduction in crime rate
   • Consumers
     • Contribute money to society
   • Work
     • Half- time
     • Volunteer
     • Pay tax
   • Look after grandchildren
   • Provide jobs at care homes
   • Have spending power

3. Disadvantages

   • Public finances under strain
     • Require expensive health care
     • Less money spent on other things
       • For example libraries
   • High average state pension
   • Don't pay taxes

4. Child support payments

   • 2007
   • More day care centres built
     • Improve working image of mothers
   • Maternity leave
     • Job protection generous
     • 67% of net income recieved
     • Reduce unemployment

5. Retire later

   • Pay more tax
   • Earn more money