Psychological Mechanisms that Affect Economic Decisions to Work Longer

• Other Authors: Topa, Gabriela (Editor), Earl, Joanne (Editor), Boone James, Jacquelyn (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2020
• Subjects: Science: general issues; Psychology; Retirement; Retirement planning; Older workers; retirement savings; age discrimination
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Progressive aging of the Baby Boomer generation, early workplace withdrawals and international trends towards longevity place increasing pressure on governments to provide economic solutions. One possibility involves promoting financial self-sufficiency and shifting responsibility from governments b...