The economic and social implications of the demographic trajectory

The volume, edited by Claudio Lucifora and Nicola Sciclone, brings together contributions from the IRPET – Age-It seminar held on November 17, 2025, on demographic transition in Tuscany: declining birth rates, aging populations, and challenges for welfare and the economy, based on data and analysis.

The demographic transition in Tuscany—between declining birth rates, aging, and a reduction in the working-age population—is profoundly reshaping the economy, employment, and welfare. This volume offers an integrated overview of the main economic and social consequences of the demographic trajectory: from the reasons for (non) parenthood and the gap between desired and actual children, to the link between income, employment, and fertility and the economic penalty that affects mothers; from the role of early childhood services and support tools to the opportunities and critical issues of the ‘silver economy’ and the macroeconomic effects of changes in consumption; to the challenges of non-self-sufficiency and the risk of a mismatch between labor supply and demand in different areas. A contribution based on original data and analysis, designed to guide public choices capable of supporting families, growth, and social cohesion.

ISBN 978-88-9280-385-5 | © 2026 – IRPET
Graphic design and editorial production: Elena Zangheri (IRPET)
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