Retirement in Japan and South Korea: The past, the present and the future of mandatory retirement

Synopsis

This book analyses reforms to retirement policies in Japan and South Korea, especially in the context of rapid population ageing.　 A defining feature of the labour markets and workplaces in these two nations, and the lives of workers and families, is involuntary retirement at relatively young ages. The book explains past developments and recent reforms of retirement policies both in the two countries, as well as in a cross-national comparative manner. At the core of the book is an examination of the social, economic and political conflicts around retirement, such as between younger and older workers, between employers and governments, and between employers and workers. The policy recommendations offered apply not only to Japan and South Korea, but also to other nations such as China. The volume is of value particularly for those interested in labour markets and workplaces, population ageing and contemporary East Asia, in addition to those studying retirement and pensions. Policymakers, business leaders, worker organizations, researchers and students will benefit from the insights about the past, present and future of retirement.

Copyright:

2015

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

188 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781317499879

Related ISBNs:

9781138067066, 9781138025691, 9781315714066

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/11/23

Copyrighted By:

Masa Higo, Thomas R. Klassen

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Politics and Government, Sociology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Masa Higo

Edited by:

Thomas R. Klassen