Pension Systems in the EU — Some Policy Issues
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DOI: 10.1007/s10272-020-0873-5
Abstract: To what extent a pension system can be judged fair given structural differences in life expectancy across socioeconomic groups is not straightforward and will depend on the exact design of the system and other social… read more here.
Keywords: pension; system; pension systems; systems policy ... See more keywords
Voluntary Pensions Development and the Adequacy of the Mandatory Pension System: Is There a Trade-Off?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11205-018-2001-5
Abstract: The policy-makers’ efforts to increase the role of voluntary pension systems observed in many countries reflect a more general tendency, which is the privatisation of social risks. The paper examines, from a comparative perspective, to… read more here.
Keywords: pension; system; pension systems; voluntary pensions ... See more keywords
What do we learn about redistribution effects of pension systems from internationally comparable measures of Social Security wealth?
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DOI: 10.1017/s1474747219000118
Abstract: We present novel estimates of Social Security Wealth (SSW) at the individual level based on the SHARE survey. Our estimates are based on a rigorous methodology taking into account country-specific legislations, the earning history and… read more here.
Keywords: wealth; pension; social security; pension systems ... See more keywords
Institutional Mismatch, Party Reputation, and Industry Interests: Understanding the Politics of Private-Heavy Pension Systems
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DOI: 10.1177/0032321717726923
Abstract: Private-heavy welfare systems, in which low or moderate state benefits are topped up by private welfare arrangements, are expected to undermine political support for the extension of social rights and perpetuate benefit fragmentation over time.… read more here.
Keywords: pension; heavy pension; industry; pension systems ... See more keywords
Dlouhodobá udržitelnost penzijních systémů zemí Evropské unie
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DOI: 10.18267/j.polek.1307
Abstract: The article analyses the relationship between population ageing and sustainability of the EU countries' pension systems, and assesses how this relationship is affected by pension system design and parameters. The findings show that there is… read more here.
Keywords: udr itelnost; population; population ageing; pension systems ... See more keywords