Working beyond 60 - Introduction: Key policy issues and recommendations

Abstract

This introduction to the second part of this issue devoted to working beyond 60 provides, first, a short summary of some of the main policy issues and results of a recent book 1 published by the author. It shows that demographic and pension constraints can constitute a positive challenge due to new social and employment patterns. It then analyzes how the reduction of working time and the promotion of age management can help to encourage an extension of working life. In Part 2, we provide part of chapter 9 of the book on the need for fairness, diversity, and flexibility. Part 3 summarizes key policy recommendations. © 2005 The International Association for the Study of Insurance Economics.