Tag: labor force activity of low-skilled workers
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The brief’s key findings are: The labor force activity of low-skilled men age 50-64 has declined significantly since 1960. The decline mirrors the growth of disability insurance, SSI, early retirement benefits, and employers’ preference for high-skilled workers. Health has improved for this group, but their disability-free life expectancy remains limited. So working until their mid-60s…