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The global demographic shift toward an aging population is reshaping labor markets, social policies, and economic structures at an unprecedented pace. Across many countries, longer life expectancy and declining birth rates are increasing the proportion of older adults in the workforce, making age diversity a defining feature of modern economies. As the proportion of older workers increases, economies face both challenges and opportunities in sustaining productivity, ensuring fiscal stability, and promoting social inclusion. Traditional labor market models, designed for younger populations, are no longer sufficient to address the needs of today's diverse workforce. At the same time, advances in technology, lifelong learning initiatives, and innovative workplace practices are offering new pathways for harnessing the potential of older employees. The Economics of an Aging Workforce: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Perspectives explores the multifaceted economic dimensions of an aging workforce, bringing together contributions from scholars, policymakers, and practitioners across disciplines. By integrating empirical evidence and theoretical perspectives, this book illuminates how societies can adapt to demographic change while ensuring sustainable growth and intergenerational equity. Covering topics such as green transitions, late-life entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, business leaders, economists, HR professionals, policymakers, and more.

Oytun Meçik is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2008, earned his master’s degree from Uşak University in 2010, and received his Ph.D. in Economics from Anadolu University in 2014. He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in Macroeconomics in 2017 and was promoted to full Professor in 2023. Prof. Dr. Meçik’s research primarily focuses on labor markets, social and economic networks, and contemporary issues in applied economics. His recent work centers on social capital, education–employment mismatch, the economic implications of digital transformation, and innovation economics. In addition to his academic contributions, Prof. Dr. Meçik actively serves as an editor and editorial board member for several national and international journals and publishing houses. He is a member of the Turkish Economic Association and the Regional Science Turkish National Committee. In 2024, he was awarded the title of Social Mediator.