Late-career risks in changing welfare states

Motivated by ongoing debates over welfare state retrenchment and growing economic insecurity, this book compares the situation of older workers in Germany and the United States over the past three decades. Both nations are seeing a rise in insecurity for older workers, but the differences in support...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Heisig, Jan Paul, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : Amsterdam University Press 2015
2015.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Changing welfare states.
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Sumario:Motivated by ongoing debates over welfare state retrenchment and growing economic insecurity, this book compares the situation of older workers in Germany and the United States over the past three decades. Both nations are seeing a rise in insecurity for older workers, but the differences in support programs, pensions, and retirement options have led to differing outcomes for workers faced with early retirement or job loss.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (337 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789048523658