ORCID
Halvorsen, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9184-633X
Language
English (en)
Publication Date
9-2025
Summary
People pursue self-employment for a variety of reasons, including autonomy, the ability to pursue their own goals, and income. Yet for many older people who are not yet eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, which can begin at age 62, or Medicare, the U.S. health insurance program that generally begins at age 65, self-employment is also associated with less health insurance and retirement savings program coverage. 1,2 3,4
This research brief asks, What is the proportion of Americans who are self-employed, and how do these rates change throughout the life course?
Document Type
Brief
Recommended Citation
Halvorsen, C.J., & Lopez, B.C. (2025, September). How do self-employment rates change across the lifespan? [Engagement Across the Ages, Brief #1]. Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at Washington University In St. Louis. https://doi.org/10.7936/tw38-d181
Comments
Engagement Across the Ages - Brief #1