Barschkett, Mara; Geyer, Johannes; Haan, Peter; … - 2021
This study analyzes the causal effect of an increase in the retirement age on health. We exploit a sizable cohort …-in-Differences approach. The analysis is based on official records covering all individuals insured by the public health system in Germany and … conclusions. We provide evidence that the increase in the retirement age negatively affects health outcomes as the prevalence of …