Ageing, pensions and incentives in the executive labour market

A central policy question for economies facing an aging demographic is how to make the most of the experiences and capabilities of older workers in the economy.

With the removal of compulsory retirement provisions for older workers, UK companies have a unique opportunity to realise the productive potential of older workers. However, a crucial aspect that is not understood is how retirement benefits interact with the incentives to continue working.

This research seeks to shed light on this issue by examining econometrically a high profile section of the labour market where incentives to work and retire come under intense scrutiny – namely the executive labour market.

This project aims to provide key contributions to the national debate on ageing and working and empower policymakers with an evidence base on the implications of ageing and the appropriateness of retirement incentives.

The Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Sheffield has an international reputation for practical and real world economics. We are a leading research University and economics department and our academic staff are among the top economic experts in their field.

Students that study a PhD with us receive excellent academic support, in a friendly, vibrant research environment with excellent facilities. All PhD students are given a desk and a computer in the department and offered opportunities for further training.

How to apply

Visit the Department of Economics webpage for details.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/economics/phd/scholarships

Deadline for scholarship applications: Tuesday 3rd January 2017 at 23:59.

Online interviews will take place between 11th and 17th January 2017.

The successful applicant will have their full PhD fees paid at the appropriate rate for 3 years.

They will also receive an annual tax-free maintenance stipend at the standard UK Research Council rate (£14,296 in 2017/18) over this period.