This paper advances the specification and estimation of models of retirement and saving in two earner families. The complications introduced by the interaction of retirement decisions by husbands and wives have led researchers to adopt a number of simplifications to increase the feasibility of...

In the 1990's, demographic and economic prospects obliged European countries to reform pensions. More redently, the European COmmission, the OCED and policy makers have been concerned to take measures which encourage silver workers to work later either in their end-of.career company or...