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Morse, Dean – 1979
A special report of the National Commission for Manpower Policy, this working paper analyzes the demographic trends, labor-market experience, and special problems of older workers. Its chief purpose is to bring into focus the major policy choices involved in increasing the labor-market opportunities of older persons who are able and willing to…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Patterns, Labor Utilization
Huffman, Marcia D. – 1984
A study was conducted in Hawaii to determine the status of elderly persons in regard to employment, as well as attitudes toward employment of the elderly, defined in this study as aged 55 and over. Elderly persons aged 65 and over are the fastest growing segment of Hawaii's population, projected to increase from 73,700 in 1980 to 141,000 in 2000.…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Attitudes, Demography
Chan, Teresita; Fowles, Donald G. – 1980
Trends in the labor force participation and unemployment of older workers were reviewed in a study. A declining rate of labor force participation by older men and a growth in participation by older women were noticed. Examination of labor force participation rates by race revealed a higher participation rate for minority women than for older white…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Economic Factors, Educational Background