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Peer reviewedHeywood, John S.; Ho, Lok-Sang; Wei, Xiangdong – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 1999
A survey of 770 Hong Kong firms showed that, in a developed economy with little government intervention, many companies employed older workers but were not hiring new ones. Firms were more likely to invest in training when workers were young. Delayed compensation was more acceptable to younger workers. (SK)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Employment Opportunities, Foreign Countries, Older Workers
