@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp9032, author={Jousten, Alain and Lefèbvre, Mathieu}, title={Work Capacity and Longer Working Lives in Belgium}, year={2015}, month={Apr}, institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)}, address={Bonn}, type={IZA Discussion Paper}, number={9032}, url={https://www.iza.org/publications/dp9032}, abstract={We explore the link between health indicators and employment rates of the population aged 55 or more. Our focus lies on work capacity as a key determinant of employment. Using cohort mortality information as a proxy for overall health outcomes, we establish a substantial untapped work capacity in the population 55+. Similar results are obtained when relying on individual-level objective and subjective health and socioeconomic parameters as predictors.}, keywords={work capacity;retirement;employment}, }