Even as life expectancy in many countries has continued to increase,
social security and similar government programs can provide strong
incentives for workers to leave the labor force when they reach the age
of eligibility for benefits. Disability insurance programs can also play
a significant role in the departure of older workers from the labor
force, with many individuals in some countries relying on disability
insurance until they are able to enter into full retirement.
The sixth stage of an ongoing research project studying the relationship
between social security programs and labor force participation, this
volume draws on the work of an eminent group of international economists
to consider the extent to which differences in labor force participation
across countries are determined by the provisions of disability
insurance programs. Presented in an easily comparable way, their
research covers twelve countries, including Canada, Japan, and the
United States, and considers the requirements of disability insurance
programs, as well as other pathways to retirement.