Reforming pensions : principles and policy choices

Reforming pensions : principles and policy choices / Nicholas Barr and Peter Diamond.

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
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Pensions.
Pension trusts.
Pensions > Chile.
Pensions > China.
pensions (compensation)
Pension trusts
Pensions
Chile
China
Online Access:Click for online access
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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
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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