Is Mandatory Retirement Morally Defensible? by Hon-Lam Li - 9781041139584

Is Mandatory Retirement Morally Defensible?Ethics, Economics, and Law in Ageing Societies\nAuthor(s): Hon-Lam Li\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781041139584, 978-1041139584\nSynopsis\nThe topic of banning mandatory retirement has sparked debate as ageing populations transform societies. Comparing ageism to sexism and racism, this book addresses the philosophical concerns of age discrimination as well as the ethical and social considerations of personal dignity, economic efficiency, and employment insecurity.\n\nThis edited volume fosters theoretical discourse by drawing on interdisciplinary conceptual frameworks from philosophy, ethics, economics, social work, and law. Distinguished contributorsincluding philosophers, bioethicists, social scientists, and legal expertscritically examine Lazear's influential theory of mandatory retirement. They also develop compelling comparisons between mandatory retirement policie.