It is important to understand the factors influencing older people’s labour
force participation since increasing participation will be an important
channel through which to bear the costs of population ageing. New data from
the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) make it possible to study
not only the influence of physical health, but also that of cognitive
functioning (including aspects such as memory). Even low-skilled manual jobs
have certain requirements on memory and other aspects of cognition. Workers
who are not able to meet these requirements may find it difficult to retain
their job, or to find one. Understanding how cognition affects participation
will also make it possible to assess the economic value of initiatives such
as Skills for Life by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) which
is aimed at improving adult literacy and numeracy skills.
Presented by:
David Haardt (ISER)
Date & time:
January 24, 2007 1:00 pm - January 24, 2007 12:00 am
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