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Time-inconsistent health behavior leads to earlier-than-planned retirement for poor individuals and those with a strong preference for unhealthy goods, while wealthier individuals tend to retire later than planned. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to explore the relationship between time-inconsistent health behaviors and retirement planning outcomes, particularly for present-biased individuals.

March 16, 2026The Journal of the Economics of AgeingOpen Access

Je Ne Regrette Rien? Time-inconsistent health behavior and retirement planning

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The study aims to explore the relationship between time-inconsistent health behaviors and retirement planning outcomes, particularly for present-biased individuals.
Developed a health deficit model using hyperbolic discounting
Calibrated the model specifically for Germany
Analyzed the effects of savings behavior and health decisions on retirement age
Inconsistent savings behavior raises the predicted retirement age
Inconsistent health decisions lower the predicted retirement age
Rich individuals and those with low preference for unhealthy goods tend to retire later than planned
Poor individuals and those with a strong preference for unhealthy goods tend to retire earlier than planned
All individuals are predicted to die earlier than expected due to inconsistent behavior

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Examines how present-biased behavior affects retirement outcomes, suggesting implications for pension system design.

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Strulik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79e398166e15b153ab3b4 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeoa.2026.100633

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Je Ne Regrette Rien? Time-inconsistent health behavior and retirement planning

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