Global Economic Challenges of Aging老龄化的全球经济挑战

The social and economic implications1 of an aging population are becoming increasingly apparent in many industrialized nations around the globe. With populations in places such as North America， Western Europe， and Japan aging more rapidly than ever before， policymakers are confronted with several interrelated issues， including a decline in the working-age population， increased health care costs， unsustainable pension commitments2， and changing demand drivers within the economy. These issues could significantly undermine3 the high living standard enjoyed in many advanced economies.

人口老龄化带来的社会与经济影响在全球多个工业化国家正日渐显露。（剩余6743字）