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What is the general retirement age range in many countries?
What is the general retirement age range in many countries?
- 50 to 55 years
- 55 to 60 years
- 60 to 67 years (correct)
- 65 to 70 years
What potential health benefit is associated with delaying retirement?
What potential health benefit is associated with delaying retirement?
- Increased risk of dementia
- Enhanced physical fitness
- Higher rates of chronic diseases
- Improved cognitive health (correct)
Which economic challenge is mentioned regarding raising the retirement age in Malaysia?
Which economic challenge is mentioned regarding raising the retirement age in Malaysia?
- Increased youth unemployment rates (correct)
- Higher tax revenues
- Lower public healthcare spending
- Declining workforce productivity
What principle supports the idea that continued work can maintain cognitive function?
What principle supports the idea that continued work can maintain cognitive function?
How could extending the retirement age impact government finances?
How could extending the retirement age impact government finances?
What might be a consequence of late retirement on the job market?
What might be a consequence of late retirement on the job market?
What does research suggest about continued work and dementia risk?
What does research suggest about continued work and dementia risk?
What is a potential positive aspect of increasing the retirement age regarding pension systems?
What is a potential positive aspect of increasing the retirement age regarding pension systems?
Flashcards
Retirement age
Retirement age
The age at which an individual can stop working permanently and start receiving a retirement pension.
Later retirement age
Later retirement age
Extending the age at which people can retire.
Cognitive health
Cognitive health
Maintaining mental and brain function as you get older.
Dementia risk
Dementia risk
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Youth employment
Youth employment
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Government finances
Government finances
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Economic challenges
Economic challenges
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Pension costs
Pension costs
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Study Notes
Retirement Age
- Retirement age is defined as the age when someone stops working permanently and starts receiving a pension.
- Retirement age varies globally, typically between 60 and 67 years, with options for early or delayed retirement.
- Extending the retirement age is linked to reduced dementia risk and maintaining cognitive health. This is supported by studies, like one by Sundström, Rönnlund, & Josefsson (2020).
Benefits of Later Retirement
- Continued mental and social engagement through work helps maintain cognitive function.
- Delaying retirement potentially postpones or prevents dementia.
Challenges of Later Retirement
- Increased youth unemployment, which requires significant economic development.
- Potential strain on government budgets due to higher pension costs.
- Pension systems may struggle to accommodate a longer period of payouts.
- Youth employment prospects may decrease, potentially hindering economic growth.
Economic Considerations
- Increasing retirement age may decrease the burden on pension systems if pensions have already gotten increases significantly over time, like in Malaysia (Excerpt 2).
- Potential economic growth may be hampered, as younger workers are key in innovation and workforce renewal
- Need for careful consideration of both benefits and drawbacks.
Balanced Perspective
- Determining the ideal retirement age requires a balanced approach considering both individual well-being and societal factors.
- Delaying retirement might improve cognitive function but may create challenges for youth employment and strain government finances.
- Possible interventions include retraining programs and flexible work arrangements to support older workers.
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