A recent paper published by the Harvard Kennedy School reveals how the wars on Iraq and Afghanistan will cost the US $4 to $6 trillion over the next 40 years – far more than was expected. Antony Mason explains
Category: Health
The House of Lords “Ready for Ageing?” report
The longevity explosion has received the attention of these wise, but older people. Angus Hanton assesses the outcome
New figures reveal weight of PFI burden on NHS trusts
David Kingman explores some new figures which demonstrate the unsustainable burden private finance initiative (PFI) contracts are placing on a large number of NHS trusts
Old-age care: who pays?
The social care costs of old age are an intergenerational conundrum. Why should younger generations pay for the care costs which the baby boomers have spectacularly failed to provide for themselves? But, as Antony Mason argues, they too need a robust and sustainable system to cater for their own old age
How should we measure child poverty?
David Kingman explores the recent suggestion from the Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith that the government should find a more comprehensive way of measuring child poverty
New Scottish Widows report highlights problems facing younger generations
David Kingman explores some new research which shows just how tough conditions for today’s youth will be as they progress through life
How does the USA do on intergenerational justice?
David Kingman argues that the world’s most powerful country is storing up significant problems for future generations to deal with
Could keeping seniors active help mitigate the ageing population?
David Kingman explains how evidence from Japan suggests that keeping older people sociable and physically active can benefit both them and the rest of society
The 2012 British Social Attitudes Survey: What does the nation think of intergenerational fairness?
David Kingman explores the results of the 2012 British Social Attitudes Survey, which suggest the general public are growing less supportive of the welfare state in an age of austerity – and what this could mean for both younger and older generations
After Rio+20: pressing for an ombudsperson for future generations
The failure of Rio+20 to establish a High Level Representative for Future Generations at the UN caused widespread disappointment. But persuasive campaigning to further support the rationale behind the proposals may yet be rewarded. Antony Mason and Kirsty Scheeberger report.