Intergenerational Solidarity in an Era of Demographic Change All countries around the world - especially those in the European Union - are facing rapid demographic change. This is a source of potential tensions between the generations that policy makers need to address if our societies are to function well in the future.
Health Consequences of Early Retirement Entering retirement is a status passage, constituting the transition from mid to late adulthood. For many people - especially those who have had long working careers - this passage from the "second phase of life" (labor force participation) to the "third life phase" (retirement) can be a crucial event.
Living Longer, Working Longer "In an era of rapid population aging, we can no longer afford policies, employment practices and attitudes that discourage work at an older age." - Angel Gurria, Secretary General, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)