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| Gerontologist | 2 |
| Generations | 1 |
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| Clark, Robert L. | 3 |
| Cantrell, R. Stephen | 1 |
| McDermed, Ann A. | 1 |
| Quinn, Joseph F. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - General | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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| Social Security | 1 |
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Peer reviewedClark, Robert L.; Quinn, Joseph F. – Generations, 2002
The average retirement age for men shifted from 70 in 1950 to 65 in 1970 to 62 in 1985. Whether the trend toward early retirement has ended depends on interpretation of changes in the last 2 decades, including elimination of mandatory retirement, modifications in social security and pension plans, and increased longevity. (Contains 18 references.)…
Descriptors: Early Retirement, Employment Patterns, Labor Force Nonparticipants, Older Adults
Peer reviewedClark, Robert L.; McDermed, Ann A. – Gerontologist, 1988
Discusses loss in pension benefits for workers who change jobs frequently due to vesting rules, portability requirements, and availability of lump-sum cash distributions. Examines importance of these issues using a hypothetical worker and a model. Also examines effects of changes in public policies. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Personnel Policy, Public Policy, Retirement Benefits
Peer reviewedCantrell, R. Stephen; Clark, Robert L. – Gerontologist, 1980
Raising the age of mandatory retirement will retard the rate of promotional prospects only slightly in the economy. Larger delays will occur for top positions. Individual firms may experience greater delays depending on their rate of growth, previous retirement age, and willingness of older workers to remain on the job. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Career Ladders, Employees, Job Satisfaction
