The well-being of retirees

Bender, Keith A. “The well-being of retirees”. CRR WP 2004-24, Chestnut Hill, Mass.: Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4209.
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Abstract

While previous economic research focuses on the financial well-being of retirees, this paper examines the determinants of overall well-being of retirees. Using data from the 2000 Health and Retirement Study, the strongest predictor of retirement well-being is the reason for entering retirement. If individuals were forced to retire, their well-being is significantly lower than those who chose to retire. This indicates the importance of expectations on retirement satisfaction. Additionally, health, current income, and comparison retirement income have important roles in determining overall well-being.

Title
The well-being of retirees: Evidence using subjective data
Author
Bender, Keith A.
Center
Center for Retirement Research
Genre
working paper
Date Issued
2004
Publisher
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
Series Title
CRR WP
Series Number
2004-24
Statement of Responsibility
Keith A. Bender.
Persistent Link
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4209

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