Andrew Scott is Senior Director of Economics at EIT overseeing the economic analysis across the Institute’s Humane Endeavours. He is a Professor of Economics at London Business School, a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research and previously held positions at All Souls, Oxford University, the London School of Economics and Harvard. His research and writing (The 100-Year Life and The Longevity Imperative) focus on longevity and an ageing society and has been widely published in leading economic journals. He has acted as an advisor to a range of UK and global institutions on issues to do with longevity, ageing and economic policy more generally.
Tuesday 11
13.30 - 15.00
Adapting labour markets to demographic shifts and increased longevity
Center of Mediterranean architecture
Demographic changes are reshaping labour markets as ageing reduces the share of working-age people and increases that of older people, who typically have lower employment rates. Governments must act now, focusing on measures that promote healthy ageing and encourage labour market participation across all groups. Removing barriers to the employment of older workers, including by redesigning labour market institutions, and providing effective lifelong learning that keep skills updated are essential steps in this regard. Such comprehensive policy action can help tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities of a longevity society.