Tag: older workers

Older male doctor explaining treatment plan to female patient

Since working longer is the key to a secure retirement for the vast majority of older Americans, it’s useful to take a look at labor force trends for men under and over 65 for the last century or so.  (The focus is on men because women’s patterns reflect both their increasing labor force participation over…

African woman showing her dish

Abstract Working longer is often hailed as the best way to increase retirement incomes, yet this strategy depends crucially on seniors’ ability to find work and hold on to their jobs. This study examines how the incidence and consequences of job displacement vary by age. Data come primarily from the 1996, 2001, and 2004 panels…