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Introduction Introduction
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Explaining the rise of early retirement up to the early 2000s Explaining the rise of early retirement up to the early 2000s
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From early to late exit since the 2000s From early to late exit since the 2000s
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Reconstructing retirement policy (Part One of the book) Reconstructing retirement policy (Part One of the book)
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Reform context in the early 2000s: the legacy of different ‘policy logics’ Reform context in the early 2000s: the legacy of different ‘policy logics’
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Promoting self-reliance in the US Promoting self-reliance in the US
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Paternalism and providing a minimum in the UK Paternalism and providing a minimum in the UK
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Reforms to encourage employment beyond age 65 Reforms to encourage employment beyond age 65
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Reconstructing employment and retirement behaviour (Part Two of the book) Reconstructing employment and retirement behaviour (Part Two of the book)
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The reconstruction of retirement? Current paths and policy alternatives The reconstruction of retirement? Current paths and policy alternatives
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One Introduction: reconstructing retirement
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Published:May 2016
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Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the book and introduces the changing context of work and retirement in the UK and USA. It starts by reviewing explanations for the rise of early retirement up to the early 2000s. It then introduces the topic of employment after typical retirement age; this is harder to explain through existing models classifying both countries as liberal welfare states. It argues that the US has done more than the UK to promote employment beyond age 65, through a ‘self-reliance’ policy logic. The UK has adopted a more ‘paternalistic’ policy logic, focused on the provision of a safety net of means tested benefits. Reforms in both countries have, however, increased both the need and opportunities to work beyond age 65. The chapter finishes by summarising the empirical findings of the book, and highlighting the need for policies to support financial security and autonomy for older people.
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