Active Ageing in the European Union: Policy Convergence and Divergence

by K. Hamblin

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137303141
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	03/25/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	236
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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