El Estado, la familia y el mercado. Arreglos institucionales para atender las necesidades generadas por el envejecimiento demográfico

Abstract

In this article, the role of institutional arrangements in three areas of action is analyzed: the State, the family and the market, to meet the needs of demographic aging, through a perspective that emphasizes the needs that appear in the various stages of life of the individuals. The intention of the text is to make clear that, although the institutions in the three areas mentioned contribute to satisfy the needs that arise with aging, it is the State that fulfills the fundamental role, the family is limited to fulfill this function and the guided market the search for profits will not be the organization that can face the problems of aging.