Economic consequences of population aging and the economic status of the aged. Income adequacy in old age: dependency, work income, retirement planning, social security, employer-sponsored pensions and financing health care. Economic security today and tomorrow. International comparisons. (AGNG 506 and ECON 506 are the same course.)
Prerequisites: AGNG 501 or ECON 340; and admission into the Gerontology M.S. Program or classified BAE status.