Aging population
Description:
Aging population is the driving force which for example is driving Europe to accept Turkey into the EU. With the advances in medicine the population of the world is living longer which means that the world needs more resources to support this population. Alhtough the birth rate is diminishing around the world. Resources are limited and therefore one day they will end.
Enablers:
- Technogical adavnces in medicine
- Better conditions of living in the Developing world - More health awareness
Inhibitors:
- Extending the retirement age to another 10 years so people will have to work more
Paradigms:
There has been enormous concern about the consequences of human population growth for the environment and for social and economic development. But this growth is likely to come to an end in the foreseeable future.
Experts:
Sources for additional information about this driving force. (if you have found people, put the links to them)
Timing:
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/worldageing19502050/pdf/80chapterii.pdf
Web Resources:
Useful resources on the web relating to this force.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_expectancy
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/worldageing19502050/
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbpyr.html