Health Capacity to Work at Older Ages: Evidence from Japan

Event: Technology and Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life

Health Capacity to Work at Older Ages: Evidence from Japan

17 May 2018

Author / Speaker:

Emiko Usui, Hitotsubashi University - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Satoshi Shimizutani, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Takashi Oshio, Hitotsubashi University - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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The labor force participation rate among Japanese men and women over the age of 65 has increased since 2010. This research shows that older people in Japan have a significant capacity to work at older ages. A follow-up study found, however, that after retirement salaried men who held jobs at age 54 have few employment opportunities and tend to become underemployed.

Geographical Focus:

Japan

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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