The effect of early retirement schemes on youth employment

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Abstract

The fiscal sustainability of state pensions is a central concern of policymakers in nearly every advanced economy. Policymakers have attempted to ensure the sustainability of these programs in recent decades by raising retirement ages. However, there are concerns that keeping older workers in the workforce for longer might have negative consequences for younger workers. Since youth unemployment is a pressing problem throughout advanced and developing countries, it is important to consider the impact of these policies on the employment prospects of the young.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-10
Number of pages110
JournalIZA World of Labor
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2014

Fields of science

  • 502 Economics

JKU Focus areas

  • Social Systems, Markets and Welfare States
  • Social and Economic Sciences (in general)

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