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Area of Science:

  • Economics
  • Labor Studies
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Psychological meta-analyses show minimal age-productivity correlation.
  • Economically, older workers may appear less productive due to higher salaries and healthcare costs.
  • Existing research often overlooks the economic factors influencing perceived older worker productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel economic strategy for managing the perceived productivity challenges of older workers.
  • To offer a solution that aligns with the profit motives of capitalist firms.
  • To enhance the economic productivity index of older employees.

Main Methods:

  • The study employs a satirical framework, drawing parallels with Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
  • It analyzes the economic productivity formula (output/input costs) in relation to older workers.
  • The core method is a proposal for contractual salary adjustments based on age.

Main Results:

  • The proposed salary deflator would decrease the input cost component of the productivity index for older workers.
  • This adjustment is projected to improve the economic productivity metrics of older employees.
  • The proposal aims to contribute to the common good by addressing a specific economic challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing an automatic salary deflator past age 50 is presented as a "modest proposal" to enhance older worker economic productivity.
  • This economic adjustment could reconcile firm profitability with the employment of older workers.
  • The strategy seeks to improve the economic standing of older workers within the labor market.