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Reforming pensions : principles and policy choices /

Mandatory pensions are a worldwide phenomenon. However, with fixed contribution rates, monthly benefits, and retirement ages, pension systems aren't consistent with three long-run trends: declining mortality and fertility, and earlier retirement. Many systems need reform. This book explains the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barr, N. A.
Other Authors: Diamond, Peter A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Pensions.
Pension trusts.
Pensions > Chile.
Pensions > China.
Pensions
Pensions > Chine.
pensions (compensation)
Pension trusts
Chile
China
pensioenen
pensions
oudedagsvoorzieningen
old age benefits
pensioeninkomsten
retirement income
sociale zekerheid
social security
demografie
demography
verzekering
insurance
Social Insurance
Sociale verzekering
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Mandatory pensions are a worldwide phenomenon. However, with fixed contribution rates, monthly benefits, and retirement ages, pension systems aren't consistent with three long-run trends: declining mortality and fertility, and earlier retirement. Many systems need reform. This book explains the economics of pension design.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 352 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195311303
0195311302
9780199893461
0199893462