To what extent does the ageing of the population, especially in developed countries, lead to problems such as the burden on pension and health systems, labour shortages and changes in the social structure? How can this process, which is detrimental to the national economy, be slowed down? What are the solutions to increase the birth rate in society? Is financial support for large families a good solution to increase the birth rate as a social policy instrument?

The ageing of the population, especially in developed countries, is a demographic process that brings with it a number of challenges. Longer life expectancy and low birth rates lead to changes in the age structure of the population, with older people accounting for an increasing proportion. This phenomenon has far-reaching consequences, affecting the pension and healthcare systems as well as the labour market and social structure. The strain on pension and healthcare systems is due to the fact that a decreasing number of people of working age must finance benefits for a growing number of pensioners and people in need of care. This, in turn, puts pressure on the state budget and may lead to higher contributions, lower pensions or restricted access to medical services. The shortage of labour is another problem associated with an ageing population. Many sectors of the economy may experience a shortage of skilled workers, which will affect their competitiveness and ability to grow. Changes in the social structure are a natural consequence of the ageing process. The increasing proportion of older people affects intergenerational relationships, the consumer market and the demand for certain services. In order to meet the challenges of an ageing society, it is necessary to implement comprehensive solutions, such as reforming pension and healthcare systems, promoting active ageing, encouraging immigration and supporting families with children. In the country where I work, the Family 500 Plus programme was introduced a few years ago, now 800 Plus as a government programme of financial support from the state public finance system, a social programme that was supposed to contribute to an increase in fertility. However, after several years of the programme's operation, fertility has not increased. Only the scale of poverty in large families has decreased. Research plays an important role in solving the problem of an ageing society by providing the knowledge and analysis necessary to develop effective strategies.

I am researching this issue. I have described the research results in the following articles:

FAMILY 500 PLUS PROGRAMS AND FLAT PLUS WITH KEY INSTRUMENTS FOR PRIVATE SOCIAL POLICY IN POLAND

Article FAMILY 500 PLUS PROGRAMS AND FLAT PLUS WITH KEY INSTRUMENTS ...

IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCING THE 500 PLUS FAMILY PROGRAMME AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR OF A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FAMILIES IN POLAND / ZNACZENIE WPROWADZENIA PROGRAMU RODZINA 500 PLUS JAKO ISTOTNEGO CZYNNIKA KOMPLEKSOWEJ INWESTYCYJNEJ POLITYKI RODZINNEJ W POLSCE

Article ZNACZENIE WPROWADZENIA PROGRAMU RODZINA 500 PLUS JAKO ISTOTN...

Current and future goals of family-friendly social policy based on the 500 Plus Family programme / Bieżące i perspektywiczne cele prorodzinnej polityki społecznej opartej na programie Rodzina 500 Plus

Chapter Bieżące i perspektywiczne cele prorodzinnej polityki społecz...

The financial and economic situation of households in Poland and the significance of introducing the ‘Family 500 Plus’ programme as part of a comprehensive pro-family social policy / Sytuacja materialno-ekonomiczna gospodarstw domowych w Polsce oraz znaczenie wprowadzenia programu "Rodzina 500 Plus" w ramach kompleksowej prorodzinnej polityki społecznej

Article Sytuacja materialno-ekonomiczna gospodarstw domowych w Polsc...

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