Thomas Nice
Humboldt University, Germany
IZA World of Labor role
Author
Current position
Research consultant
Research interest
Labor economics, development economics
Qualifications
MSc Economics, Vienna University of Economics, 2018
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The effect of early retirement schemes on youth employment Updated
Keeping older workers in the workforce longer not only doesn’t harm the employment of younger workers, but might actually help both
René BöheimThomas Nice, October 2019The fiscal sustainability of state pensions is a central concern of policymakers in nearly every advanced economy. Policymakers have attempted to ensure the sustainability of these programs in recent decades by raising retirement ages. However, there are concerns that keeping older workers in the workforce for longer might have negative consequences for younger workers. Since youth unemployment is a pressing problem throughout advanced and developing countries, it is important to consider the impact of these policies on the employment prospects of the young.MoreLess