Policy-making in ageing labour markets

Abstract

"The paper is structured as follows: First, the institutional background for transitions from work into retirement will be introduced. The regulation for the 'facilitated receipt of benefits' (FRB) will be explained as well. Next, we present recent developments of unemployment rates among older persons and the effect of the FRB an the volume and structure of registered unemployment. We turn then from the aggregate-level to the micro-level to analyse the motivation of the persons making use of this regulation and determinants which influence individual choices to opt for the opportunity of a FRB. Finally, our paper concludes with a summary." (Text excerpt, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Brussig, M. & Wübbeke, C. (2009): Policy-making in ageing labour markets. The case of hidden early retirement in Germany. In: M. Kuhn & C. Ochsen (Hrsg.) (2009): Labour markets and demographic change, p. 252-280.