When Baby Boomers Delay Retirement, Do Younger Workers Suffer?
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www.ecoNomicmobility.org september 2012 As life expectancy increases and retirement income systems evolve, households face an enormous challenge in ensuring a secure retirement. Working more years is often hailed as the best way to increase retirement incomes, especially in the wake of the Great Recession. But some fear that delayed retirement by Baby Boomers reduces the job opportunities for younger workers, contributing to increased unemployment and stunted career trajectories.
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