The 1983 Amendments to the Social Security Act: Will They Delay Retirement? A Summary of the Evidence.

Boaz, Rachel Floersheim

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ERIC Number: EJ356519

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The 1983 Amendments to the Social Security Act: Will They Delay Retirement? A Summary of the Evidence.

Boaz, Rachel Floersheim

Gerontologist, v27 n2 p151-55 Apr 1987

Presents findings on the work disincentives which are expected to be removed by the 1983 Amendments to the Social Security Act. Summarizes evidence on labor market conditions which may encourage early retirement. Discusses implications of this evidence for public policy and for the economic well-being of older Americans. (Author/ABB)

Descriptors: Federal Government, Long Range Planning, Older Adults, Organizational Objectives, Public Policy, Retirement, Retirement Benefits, Well Being, Work Life Expectancy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Social Security Act

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