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This chapter presents selected findings derived from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), a unique multidisciplinary and longitudinal study covering individuals aged 50 and over across 27 European countries and Israel. Drawing on SHARE’s extensive microdata, the chapter investigates how financial wellbeing, labour market participation, health, cognitive function, and digital engagement evolve throughout later life. Three important findings emerge. First, retirement transition plays an important role, not only on economic outcomes, but also on mental stimulation and digital engagement and inclusion. Second, early-life conditions exhibit long lasting impacts on lifetime earnings. Third, family polices have a critical role in shaping women’s employment trajectories. Finally, the chapter discusses the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on individuals aged 50–64, and the growing relevance of digital literacy for accessing health services and information. The findings confirm the value of SHARE as a powerful infrastructure for understanding the complex interplay between individual characteristics and institutional contexts over the life course. With harmonised data collected across countries and over time, SHARE allows for policy-relevant research on ageing processes in diverse European societies.

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Retirement, Health, and Digital Gaps: Studying European Ageing with SHARE

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    2026年

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  • Chiara Dal Bianco,
  • Guglielmo Weber,
  • Nancy Zambon

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This chapter presents selected findings derived from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), a unique multidisciplinary and longitudinal study covering individuals aged 50 and over across 27 European countries and Israel. Drawing on SHARE’s extensive microdata, the chapter investigates how financial wellbeing, labour market participation, health, cognitive function, and digital engagement evolve throughout later life. Three important findings emerge. First, retirement transition plays an important role, not only on economic outcomes, but also on mental stimulation and digital engagement and inclusion. Second, early-life conditions exhibit long lasting impacts on lifetime earnings. Third, family polices have a critical role in shaping women’s employment trajectories. Finally, the chapter discusses the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on individuals aged 50–64, and the growing relevance of digital literacy for accessing health services and information. The findings confirm the value of SHARE as a powerful infrastructure for understanding the complex interplay between individual characteristics and institutional contexts over the life course. With harmonised data collected across countries and over time, SHARE allows for policy-relevant research on ageing processes in diverse European societies.