Addresses the "ageing of society" and the restructuring of the life course in terms of the changing relationship between work and retirement. Practically, it assesses the range of possible political answers to this process, with a comparative analysis of different national regimes.

Time For Retirement addresses the 'aging of society' and the restructuring of the life course in terms of the changing relationship between work and retirement. Detailed information on the retirement policies of seven countries provides the basis for a comparative analysis aimed at assessing the range of possible political responses to these changes.