About this research network

An interdisciplinary group of scholars who are conducting a broad-based analysis of how to help the nation prepare for the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging society. Research focuses on how major societal institutions, including retirement, housing and labor markets, government and families, will have to change to support the emergence of a productive, equitable aging society.

Latest news

The Aging of America: Challenges & Opportunities

Event on April 7, 2010

MacArthur hosted a discussion in Chicago with Research Network Chair Dr. John Rowe and Network Member Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, moderated by Judy Graham, health reporter at the Chicago Tribune.

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Policy Research, Events

Information Sheet
Research Network on an Aging Society

April 2010

A downloadable brochure providing a brief overview of the Research Network’s themes and findings. Download PDF »

Policy Research, Information Sheets, Publications

New Research Predicts Longer Life Expectancy for Americans

December 14, 2009

Current government projections may significantly underestimate the future life expectancy of Americans, according to new research from the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society. Read more »

Policy Research, Press Releases

MacArthur Newsletter
Examining the Implications of an Aging Society

Summer 2009

Aging is no longer a matter of how individuals adapt to the aging process, but how society adapts to the irreversible changes under way. Read more »

Policy Research, Publications

New MacArthur Research Network to Examine Impact of Aging Society

November 21, 2008

MacArthur is creating a new inter-disciplinary research network to help America prepare for the challenges and opportunities posed by our aging society.
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Policy Research, Press Releases

For more information, visit the Research Network’s website at www.agingsocietynetwork.org »