Population Ageing in Eastern Europe: Toward a Coupled Micro-Macro Framework
Population Ageing in Eastern Europe: Toward a Coupled Micro-Macro Framework

Summary/Abstract: Population ageing has been a major demographic trend in Europe. The post-socialist countries are still younger than the European average, but their age transitions are well underway. These transitions are particularly challenging in the rural areas of the region. These areas often do not have enough resources or sufficient community capacity to address the challenges of ageing in place. Although there is considerable variation in the way that ageing influences rural municipalities, it is important to consider an overall framework to investigate this variation. This paper presents an interlinked approach that aims to connect the macro-level and micro-level perspectives on population ageing through the example of Eastern Europe and a detailed study of Bulgaria and Lithuania. Using the unique challenges faced by rural communities in post-socialist countries, we propose a framework for such research in Eastern Europe.

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