In the public debate on old-age poverty in Germany there are three often-heard preconceptions about the statutory … of statutory pension is lower in Eastern Germany. Third, an expansion of the social contribution ceiling would improve …

open up opportunities for subsequent reforms. -- early retirement ; older workers ; Germany ; European Employment Strategy …

Both health and income inequalities have been shown to be much greater in Britain than in Germany. One of the main … those on low incomes in Britain, early retirement is more concentrated among those on high incomes. In contrast, in Germany … data sets from Britain and Germany to estimate hazard models of the effect of health on early retirement. The hazard models …

Both health and income inequalities have been shown to be much greater in Britain than in Germany. One of the main … those on low incomes in Britain, early retirement is more concentrated among those on high incomes. In contrast, in Germany … data sets from Britain and Germany to estimate hazard models of the effect of health on early retirement. The hazard models …

; public opinion poll ; PAYG pension system ; East Germany …