長期介護の経済学：家族・国家・市場の高齢者介護への貢献 The Economics of Long-term Care : The Contribution of Family, State and Market to Elder Care

著者名：Pestieau, Pierre

Springer（2026/05/20発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9783032182364
• eISBN：9783032182371

Description

As the need for long-term care expands, evaluating the roles of its primary providers—the state, the market, and the family—becomes increasingly essential. This book first examines recent research on the contributions of families and the marketplace to long-term care. Noting the decreasing involvement of families and the limitations of market-based solutions, it then shifts focus to studies that explore public policy development aimed at supporting elderly individuals without family assistance or adequate resources. These policies aim to create a comprehensive support system by utilizing both market mechanisms and family resources to meet the needs of the dependent elderly.

The book also provides a comparative analysis of how various countries, especially in Europe and North America, address disability and dependence in their long-term care systems, offering insights into diverse strategies and solutions. This cross-country perspective identifies effective practices and highlights areas requiring further development in social insurance and support frameworks. Through this exploration, the book seeks to deepen understanding of the influence of social norms and family solidarity on long-term care provision, emphasizing how these elements can be integrated into more resilient public policy structures.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- State of old age dependency and future prospects.- Increasing demand for LTC.- Disability free life expectancy.- Triple penalty.- The market the family and the State.- Models of LTC social insurance.-  Elder abuse and end of life.- Conclusion.- Bibliography.