Work Capacity and Longer Working Lives in Belgium

26 Pages Posted: 8 Feb 2016 Last revised: 14 Jul 2023

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Alain Jousten

University of Liege; IZA Institute of Labor Economics; Netspar; International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Mathieu Lefèbvre

University of Strasbourg

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Date Written: February 2016

Abstract

We explore the link between health indicators and employment rates of the population aged 55 or more. Our focus lies on work capacity as a key determinant of employment. Using cohort mortality information as a proxy for overall health outcomes, we establish a substantial untapped work capacity in the population 55+. Even stronger results are obtained when relying on individual-level objective and subjective health and socioeconomic parameters as predictors.

Suggested Citation

Jousten, Alain and Lefèbvre, Mathieu, Work Capacity and Longer Working Lives in Belgium (February 2016). NBER Working Paper No. w21970, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2729090

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Mathieu Lefèbvre

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