The Labor Force Participation of Older Men in Canada / Kevin S. Milligan, Tammy Schirle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Milligan, Kevin S.

Contributor:

National Bureau of Economic Research.

Schirle, Tammy.

Series:

Working Paper Series (National Bureau of Economic Research) no. w24874.

NBER working paper series no. w24874

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource: illustrations (black and white);

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. National Bureau of Economic Research 2018.

Summary:

We explore recent trends in the labour force participation rates of men aged 55-69 in Canada. Following steady declines in participation until the mid-1990s, the participation rates of older men have increased substantially and have reached historically high rates among those aged 65-69. We consider various factors that may influence the participation rates of older men and suggest that improvements in health, higher education, and increased attachment of older wives to the labour market are likely important factors driving recent trends in older men's participation in Canada.

Notes:

Print version record

July 2018.