On government-subsidized training programs for older workers

Abstract

"We analyze the impact of subsidized training programs for older workers. We apply a dynamic matching approach using German registry data. We find that subsidized training improves the probability to remain in paid employment by approximately 2.5 percentage points in the 2 years following treatment. The impact on benefit claims is small and largely insignificant. Effects are more pronounced for part-time workers, for long-duration program participants, and for workers older than 55 years. The results suggest that the main driver of these outcomes is postponed retirement, potentially because of improved job satisfaction." (Author's abstract, Published by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons) ((en))

Cite article

Dauth, C. & Toomet, O. (2016): On government-subsidized training programs for older workers. In: Labour, Vol. 30, No. 4, p. 371-392. DOI:10.1111/labr.12082