Old, tired and misunderstood? Challenging stereotypes about the 'ageing population'

H&P co-founder Pat Thane's report, Demographic futures, for the British Academy, challenges the belief that an ageing population is imposing unprecedented economic burdens on society.  By considering the demographic evidence of the 20th century, and unpicking how it 
has been misunderstood, Pat Thane highlights the complexity and diversity of older peoples' experiences - in terms of inequality, health, and their contributions to society.  The findings have important and unexpected implications for policy makers.
 Read the report Demographic futures