Changes in Marriage and Divorce as Drivers of Employment and Retirement of Older Women

Claudia Olivetti and Dana E. Rotz

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Abstract: We study associations among women’s current marital status, past marital history, and later-life labor force participation. Our results suggest when a woman unexpectedly divorces later in life, she might have to work longer to increase her assets prior to retirement.

Keywords: divorce; marriage; retirement; women’s employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 50
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Chapter: Changes in Marriage and Divorce as Drivers of Employment and Retirement of Older Women (2017)
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