Analysis of Economic Sustainable Development and Welfare Issues under the Background of Population Aging

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Analysis of Economic Sustainable Development and Welfare Issues under the Background of Population Aging

Tianhao Zhao 1*
  • 1 Wellington College Hangzhou    
  • *corresponding author tianhaozhao04@gmail.com
AEMPS Vol.187
ISSN (Print): 2754-1177
ISSN (Online): 2754-1169
ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-173-0
ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-174-7

Abstract

This paper studies the socio-economic challenges brought about by the rapid aging of the population in China, with particular attention to its impacts on economic sustainability, the labor market, and intergenerational equity. The study found that for every 1% decrease in the working-age population, GDP growth will decline by 0.3-0.5%. Additionally, the pension and healthcare systems are facing increasing financial pressure, and regional differences make thesise challenges more severe. Specifically, the aging of the population in coastal areas is faster than in inland areas. Meanwhile, housing inequality makes intergenerational relationships more tense, as 78% of urban assets are held by the elderly, while less than 40% of young people own homes. To solve these problems, three innovative solutions are proposed. The first is to develop an Al-driven dynamic pension system. The second is to carry out blockchain-based inter generational asset exchange. The third approach is to implement the green economy retraining program. These strategic priorities emphasize technological integration, resource flow, and policy adaptability.

Keywords:

Population aging, economic sustainability, pension reform

Zhao,T. (2025). Analysis of Economic Sustainable Development and Welfare Issues under the Background of Population Aging. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,187,52-56.
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References

[1]. Chen, Y. and Wang, J. (2020) Population Aging and Economic Growth: Evidence from China. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 34, 67–89.

[2]. Li, X. and Zhang, L. (2021) Pension Reform in Aging Societies: A Comparative Study. The World Bank Economic Review, 35, 512–530.

[3]. Liu, M., et al. (2022) Age Discrimination and Re-employment Challenges in China’s Labor Market. Labor Economics, 49, 102–115.

[4]. Hu, Z., et al. (2022) Silver Human Capital: Retraining Older Workers for the Digital Economy. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 178, 121567.

[5]. Wang, H., et al. (2019) Intergenerational Equity and Housing Inequality in Urban China. Cities, 95, 102390.

[6]. Du, P. (2022). The Chinese Road of Actively Responding to Population Aging. Population Research, 46, 17–22.

[7]. Zhang, F. (2024) International Models for Asset-Based Welfare in Aging Societies. Lanzhou Academic Journal, 4, 106–115.

[8]. Smith, T., et al. (2021) AI Wearables for Elderly Health Monitoring. Nature Aging, 1, 256-270.

[9]. Kim, J. and Patel, R. (2022) Decentralized Elder Care Networks. Health Technology, 12, 112-129.

Cite this article

Zhao,T. (2025). Analysis of Economic Sustainable Development and Welfare Issues under the Background of Population Aging. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,187,52-56.

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ISBN：978-1-80590-173-0(Print) / 978-1-80590-174-7(Online)
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Conference date: 30 May 2025
Series: Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
Volume number: Vol.187
ISSN：2754-1169(Print) / 2754-1177(Online)

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References

[1]. Chen, Y. and Wang, J. (2020) Population Aging and Economic Growth: Evidence from China. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 34, 67–89.

[2]. Li, X. and Zhang, L. (2021) Pension Reform in Aging Societies: A Comparative Study. The World Bank Economic Review, 35, 512–530.

[3]. Liu, M., et al. (2022) Age Discrimination and Re-employment Challenges in China’s Labor Market. Labor Economics, 49, 102–115.

[4]. Hu, Z., et al. (2022) Silver Human Capital: Retraining Older Workers for the Digital Economy. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 178, 121567.

[5]. Wang, H., et al. (2019) Intergenerational Equity and Housing Inequality in Urban China. Cities, 95, 102390.

[6]. Du, P. (2022). The Chinese Road of Actively Responding to Population Aging. Population Research, 46, 17–22.

[7]. Zhang, F. (2024) International Models for Asset-Based Welfare in Aging Societies. Lanzhou Academic Journal, 4, 106–115.

[8]. Smith, T., et al. (2021) AI Wearables for Elderly Health Monitoring. Nature Aging, 1, 256-270.

[9]. Kim, J. and Patel, R. (2022) Decentralized Elder Care Networks. Health Technology, 12, 112-129.

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