This paper estimates the causal effect of retirement on health, health behavior, and healthcare utilization. Using … mechanisms. The results show a long-run improvement in health upon retirement. Relief from work-related stress and strain …, increased sleep duration and more frequent physical exercise seem to be key mechanisms through which retirement affects health …

This study analyzes the causal effect of an increase in the retirement age on health. We exploit a sizable cohort … conclusions. We provide evidence that the increase in the retirement age negatively affects health outcomes as the prevalence of …

retirement regulations moderate the effects, thus emphasizing the importance of maintaining good physical health in old age for …

data points to a reduction in residential crowding and retirement, especially from occupations associated with high …

is expected to have a (reverse) causal effect on health. A solution to the ‘Health and Retirement Nexus’ requires an …

The magnitude of the effect that health has on the retirement decision has long been studied. We examine the reverse … relationship, whether or not retirement has a direct impact on later-life health. In order to identify the causal relationship, we … use unexpected early retirement window offers to instrument for retirement behavior. They are legally required to be …

Retirement Nexus' requires an integrated model for work decisions, health production and health reporting mechanisms. We …