Demographic Aspects of Policy and Population Modelling

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This NESC secretariat paper does two things: first it looks how well do Irish policies incorporate demography and second it looks at how good Ireland has been at population modelling.

Ireland’s ability to successfully navigate several demographic shifts that are happening simultaneously will depend on proactive policymaking, investment in human capital, and the creation of an inclusive society that maximises the benefits of its evolving population. This raises the question of how effectively Irish policies have incorporated demographic considerations to date.