In the past five years, the idea of "green economy" has been brewing out of Taiwan's major debates between expanding economic development (e.g., expansion of petrochemical industry in Kaohsiung, finishing the fourth nuclear power plant) and protecting our precious environment. However, this idea...
According to Dr. Wang's article in the First Issue of RSPRC E-Newsletter, the ongoing aging population will not only affect economic and human capitals in Taiwan but also threaten the competitiveness of economic development capacity in the world. The United Nations (2001) have warned that early preparation for facing the challenge of aging population is needed before the socio-economic problems occur. This article focuses on the dynamics of the development of digital era that can help the governments…