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:	9781349346066
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Edition description:	1st ed. 2013
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

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 Skholm Group II: Surpassing Skholm Group III: Below Skholm but Approaching Fast Group IV: The Laggards: Slow Progress towards Skholm