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Demography

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Demography

What impact will an ageing population have on Switzerland’s future ?

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Published on 28.05.2018
2–3 lessons
German, French, Italian
LCS
DH
KV
FVB
GYM
Action-oriented
In-depth study using teacher’s notes, video tutorials or training recommended.

Overview

Basic demographic concepts and pension funding are explained.

  • The topic is introduced in an initial worksheet.
  • Various population development scenarios are simulated in an Excel file; the second worksheet contains instructions for each simulation.
  • A computer with internet access is required for each group, as well as a projector.

Note: This unit is currently being revised. An updated version will be available in 2023.

Didactics

Commentary for teachers

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Simulation

Excel simulation

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The Excel simulation allows students to test how factors such as life expectancy or immigration influence population distribution. They can see graphically how the population pyramid changes if, for example, the birth rate falls.
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Worksheet

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Worksheet 1

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Worksheet 2

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Short presentation for worksheets 1 and 2

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Sample answers

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Background Information

‘Demography’ presentation

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Presentation by Jacqueline Kucera and Raymond Kohli (SFSO) on ‘What impact will the ageing of the population have on Switzerland’s future?’
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Additional information

Links

Ageing trends go global

Swissinfo. A series of graphics helps to explain the global phenomenon of aging population and its many implications. (08.07.2018)

www.swissinfo.ch

Demographics and markets: The effects of ageing.

Financial Times. Will the rising number of retirees cause inflation and help lift the economy? (25.10.2016)

www.ft.com

Szenarien zur Bevölkerungsentwicklung der Schweiz 2015-2045

Swiss Federal Statistical Office. An overview of the scenarios for population development in Switzerland from 2015-2045. Only available in German or French.

www.bfs.admin.ch

Videos
Population pyramids: Powerful predictors of the future

Credits for this unit

Concept: Iconomix, in cooperation with Swiss Federal Statistical Office (SFSO)

Author of simulation and presentation: Jacqueline Kucera und Raymond Kohli, Swiss Federal Statistical Office (SFSO)

Author of task sets and commentary for teachers: Iconomix

Design of printed material: clearbrand gmbh, Zurich

Translation of simulation and presentation: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (SFSO)

Translation & proofreading: SNB Language Services

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