Tag: older workers

Navajo man sitting on the bed of his pick-up truck in Monument Valley

Abstract One potential way to manage the rapidly growing costs of supporting older Americans is to increase labor supply at older ages. However, questions persist about the quality of available jobs. This study examines older Americans’ employment opportunities by studying job changes at older ages. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, it compares…

African woman showing her dish

Introduction As baby boomers near traditional retirement ages, many express an intent to work longer.   But older workers often look for greater flexibility that would allow them more time for non-work activities.  Not surprisingly then, the notion of phased retirement — where an older full-time worker remains with the same employer and gradually reduces work…