Scandinavian Working Papers in Economics

Arbetsrapport,
Institute for Futures Studies

No 2002:9: Pathways to Retirement and Retirement Incentives in Sweden

Mårten Palme () and Ingemar Svensson ()
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Mårten Palme: Växjö Unviersity, Postal: Economics Department, SE-351 95 Växjö, Sweden
Ingemar Svensson: National Social Insurance Board, Postal: SE-103 51 Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract: We use a large panel data set (LINDA) to describe retirement behaviour in Sweden. The importance of different pathways to retirement is analysed. Survival functions for labor force participation of several groups in the labor force are estimated. We then provide a detailed analysis of economic incentives for additional work of older workers in Sweden inherent in the social security system, occupational pension schemes, labor market insurance programs, income taxes and housing allowances. The analysis shows the importance of these components of the income security system in forming the incentives.

Keywords: retirement; social security system

JEL-codes: J00

42 pages, September 30, 2002

Price: 25 SEK

Note: ISBN 91-89655-28-1

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