Active Ageing in the European Union

This book explores the adoption of 'active ageing' policies by EU15 nations and the impact on older peoples' work and retirement policy options. Policies examined include unemployment benefits, active labour market policies, partial pension receipt, pension principles, early retirement and incentives for deferral.

Autorentext
KATE HAMBLIN is a Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, University of Oxford, UK.

Inhalt
Introduction Active Ageing: Origins and Resurgence The Eu's Active Ageing Agenda Group I: The Vanguards: Consolidating their Position Beyond Stockholm Group II: Surpassing Stockholm Group III: Below Stockholm but Approaching Fast Group IV: The Laggards: Slow Progress towards Stockholm