Prime Minister Abe is set to remain in power for another three years following the LDP leadership elections. One of the few substantive reform proposals he has put forward is an increase in the retirement age beyond the current 65. While this would reduce pension spending, it is less certain whether it would increase employment among the elderly. And any change wouldn’t be implemented for a couple of more years.
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