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Netherlands' Hidden Workforce: Seniors Can Work 53% More?

Adriaan Kalwij, Arie Kapteyn, Klaas de Vos

Most people think older workers are too frail to work. But a new study by Adriaan Kalwij, Arie Kapteyn, and Klaas de Vos, published in an NBER working paper, reveals a shocking truth: Dutch seniors aged 65-69 have the potential to work 53% more than they currently do. This isn't just about delaying retirement. It's about a massive untapped labor force. However, there's a catch: working itself might harm their health. Watch this to understand the real cost of keeping older people in the workforce.

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