AXIOS December 14, 2023
An increasing number of Americans age 65 and older are working — and earning higher wages, per a study from the Pew Research Center out Thursday.
Why it matters: This is good for the economy, especially as the U.S. population ages — but whether or not it’s good for older Americans is a bit more subjective.
Zoom in: The share of older adults working has been steadily increasing since the late 1980s, with a detour during the pandemic as older folks retired in greater numbers. Several forces are driving the shift:
- Older workers are increasingly likely to have a four-year degree, and typically workers with more education are more likely to be employed.
- Technology has made many jobs less...
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