Active ageing in Europe: An analysis of the association between labour force participation and health

Maria Teresa Marquez Lopez
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Maria Teresa Marquez Lopez: Universidad de Huelva

Revista de Economía Laboral - Spanish Journal of Labour Economics, 2023, vol. 20, No 1, 38 pages

Abstract: The concept of active ageing arises in response to the challenges posed by the demographic changes that Europe faces. Thus, economic policy has included this concept in its strategy to extend the quality of life of the older people without compromising public finances. The main aim of this work is to analyse the association between two dimensions of this phenomenon: the labour participation of the older people and their impact on health. To this end, we use microdata from the Survey on Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe for the period 2004-2017. Our main results highlight the importance of people older than 50 remaining active to enjoy better health levels.

Keywords: Active ageing; health; labour participation; self-employment; paid employment; public policy; Europe. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H1 I18 J14 J21 J24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
Note: Vol. 20, Núm. 1 (2023)
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