A Time-Series Analysis on Social Security and Its Effect on the Market Work of Men at Younger Ages.

Burkhauser, Richard V.; Turner, John A.

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Publication Date: 1978

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A Time-Series Analysis on Social Security and Its Effect on the Market Work of Men at Younger Ages.

Burkhauser, Richard V.; Turner, John A.

Journal Of Political Economy, v86 n4 p701-15 1978

Using a time series analysis to test the net empirical importance of the substitution and wealth effects associated with social security on the market of work of younger men, it was found that hours per week worked would have fallen off since 1936 without the present social security system. (Author)

Descriptors: Fringe Benefits, Labor Force, Labor Supply, Males, Occupational Surveys, Retirement, Retirement Benefits, Social Services, Wages, Working Hours, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Social Security

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