Population aging and public financing: an analysis of Rio Grande do Sul using a multisectoral model

Abstract The economic effects of population ageing are rarely addressed in developing countries. In the Brazilian context, Rio Grande do Sul is one of the states with the higher rates of population ageing. This demographic change modifies the economy's consumption pattern, affecting other related variables. The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of the demographic changes in consumption taxes revenues in Rio Grande do Sul. To that end, a regional input-output model is used. The results show that the aging population generates a consumption profile that reduces the burden of these taxes on the economy.