Active Ageing in the European Union [electronic resource] : Policy Convergence and Divergence /
Hamblin, K.author.
This book explores the adoption of 'active ageing' policies by EU15 nations and the impact on older peoples' work and retirement policy options. Policies examined include unemployment benefits, active labour market policies, partial pension receipt, pension principles, early retirement and incentives for deferral.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Active Ageing: Origins and Resurgence; Chapter 3 The EU's Active Ageing Agenda; Chapter 4 Group I: The Vanguards - Consolidating Their Position Beyond Stockholm; Chapter 5 Group II: Surpassing Stockholm; Chapter 6 Group III: Below Stockholm but Approaching Fast; Chapter 7 Group IV: The Laggards - Slow Progress Towards Stockholm; Chapter 8 Policy Convergence, Divergence and Intragenerational Equity in EU 15 Nations; Chapter 9 Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book explores the adoption of 'active ageing' policies by EU15 nations and the impact on older peoples' work and retirement policy options. Policies examined include unemployment benefits, active labour market policies, partial pension receipt, pension principles, early retirement and incentives for deferral.
Social policy.
Aging.
European Union.
Childhood.
Adolescence.
Social groups.
Family.
Sociology.
Social Policy.
Aging.
European Union Politics.
Childhood, Adolescence and Society.
Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging.
Sociology, general.