Aged-care support in Japan: perspectives and challenges

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A review of the long-term care system in Japan is presented, and the costs associated therewith are examined. Japan has a population that is aging very fast. A study of the country's LTC utilization patterns, and requirement projections is done to identify the problems in the system.

author: Mitchell, Olivia S., Piggott, John, Shimizutani, Satoshi
Analysis, Long-term care of the sick, Long term care

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Family-friendly work practices in Britain: avaialability and perceived accessibility

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A study on the availability and perceived accessibility of family-friendly policies such as parental leave, job sharing, working at home, etc, to and by British workers, is presented.

author: Budd, John W., Mumford, Karen A.
United Kingdom, Government domestic functions, Public affairs, Social aspects, Social policy, Work environment, Workers

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Corporate pension reform in Japan: big bang or big bust?

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The factors surrounding lukewarm response on Japan's defined contribution pension legislation of June 2001 are examined.

author: McLellan, Sarah
Defined contribution plans

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subjects list: Economic aspects, Japan, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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