Independence and Economic Security in Old AgeAs boomers move towards retirement the phenomenon ofpopulation aging has become a much publicized issue. Independence and Economic Security in Old Age focuses on theeconomic and social implications of aging at the level of theindividual and of society as a whole. The product of a three yearresearch program, the book contains chapters by recognized experts inthe fields of economics and econometrics, sociology, social work,medicine, epidemiology,