Macroeconomic Effects of Population Aging
Supports research on the macroeconomic impacts of population aging and declining fertility, with a focus on growth, labor, innovation, and policy, highlighted in an NBER-hosted virtual conference.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Paper submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: No direct grant funding specified; selected presenters may receive support for participation.
Summary: Supports research on the macroeconomic impacts of population aging, including effects on GDP, labor, innovation, public finance, and policy.
Key Information: Papers accepted from researchers in academia, government, and other sectors; early career scholars encouraged.
Description
This opportunity supports research on the macroeconomic consequences of population aging and declining fertility, focusing on issues such as GDP growth, labor force dynamics, innovation, asset demand, public finances, intergenerational transfers, and policy responses. The initiative is centered around a virtual research conference hosted by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) on September 18, 2026, with support from the National Institute of Aging and collaboration with academic centers. The conference aims to highlight current research and identify new research topics relevant to demographic change and its economic effects both domestically and internationally.
