This article analyzes whether many Americans over age 50 want to return to work. It estimates that among males ages 55 to 64 and females ages 50 to 59 currently not working 1.1 million persons are ready and able to work, have substantial skills and education, would work in high demand occupations, and are flexible about conditions of employment.
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McNaught et al. (1989) studied this question.