Factors affecting the labour market participation of older workers
Research Report No. 200
By Alun Humphrey, Paddy Costigan, Kevin Pickering, Nina Stratford and Matt Barnes
This research explores the factors that affect labour market participation amongst people aged 50 to 69, specifically the impact of factors such as health, caring, income and assets, pension provision, qualifications and occupation on continued labour market participation. It also explores whether people intend to move gradually from work to retirement and the characteristics of a group of people who report that they are 'semi-retired'. The report presents the findings from a survey of 2,800 people aged 50 to 69 and includes detailed analyses by 5-year age band and gender. The National Centre for Social Research carried out the research, in conjunction with the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
November 2003 175 pages 297x210mm
ISBN 1 84123 626 8 £38.00