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Situation of People Aged 50+ in the Labour Market in Poland
Situation of People Aged 50+ in the Labour Market in Poland

Author(s): Urszula Kłosiewicz-Górecka
Subject(s): Economy, Labor relations, Demography and human biology, Gerontology, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: individuals aged 50+; labour market; unemployment; economic activity of individuals aged 50+;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of author’s deliberations is to present the situation of people aged 50+ being in a specific situation in the labour market in Poland. The subjects of analysis are: the level of economic activity of the selected group of individuals, level of their employment, scale and structure of unemployment as well as opportunities of economic activity. The analysis comprised the years 2005-2011 and the data available for the year 2012. An information base was, first of all, the figures provided by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), which in various materials cover different age groups, i.e. 45-54 years, 55-59/60 and 60/65 and more; 45-54 years and 55 and more; 50-69 years; 50 and more. Usage of numerous books, articles and papers the issues concerning the situation in the labour market of individuals aged 50+ allowed deepening the ratio analysis carried out in the article.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 22-35
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English