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Editors' Picks
The editors of PensionReforms have chosen ten reports that they think are of significance. These are collected here.
Averting the Old-Age Crisis: Policies to Protect the Old and Promote Growth
The World Bank's 1994 book, "Averting the Crisis" started the pensions debate in many countries and has provided a template for change. An e-version is now available to download more
The World Bank's 1994 book, "Averting the Crisis" started the pensions debate in many countries and has provided a template for change. An e-version is now available to download more
Saving for Retirement: New Evidence for New Zealand
Policymakers worry that citizens do not behave rationally when deciding how much to save for retirement. Perhaps policymakers need not be so concerned.
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Policymakers worry that citizens do not behave rationally when deciding how much to save for retirement. Perhaps policymakers need not be so concerned.
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Current taxation of qualified pension plans: has the time come?
In a seminal 1992 paper, Alicia Munnell argued for the removal of tax breaks for retirement saving in the US. The logic still stands and things have got worse since. more
In a seminal 1992 paper, Alicia Munnell argued for the removal of tax breaks for retirement saving in the US. The logic still stands and things have got worse since. more
Reforming Pensions: Myths, Truths, and Policy Choices
There is no single answer to pensions reform - what really matters is effective government. This 'must read' suggests the best policy is what "accords best with the political economy of effective reform". more
There is no single answer to pensions reform - what really matters is effective government. This 'must read' suggests the best policy is what "accords best with the political economy of effective reform". more
Pension Policy in EU25 and Its Possible Impact on Elderly Poverty
Recent pension reforms in the EU25 look as though they will worsen current levels of pensioner poverty. Fiscal considerations seem to have dominated reform - social issues have taken a back seat. more
Recent pension reforms in the EU25 look as though they will worsen current levels of pensioner poverty. Fiscal considerations seem to have dominated reform - social issues have taken a back seat. more
What Drives Private Saving Across The World?
An analysis in 2000 of 30 years' data from 150 countries shows what seems to really matter if improving savings is a national objective. Growth seems important but private reactions are slow to appear. Faith in the good sense of citizens also probably matters. more
An analysis in 2000 of 30 years' data from 150 countries shows what seems to really matter if improving savings is a national objective. Growth seems important but private reactions are slow to appear. Faith in the good sense of citizens also probably matters. more
New Zealand Living Standards 2004
The living standards of different types of households cannot be adequately measured without asking the people affected how they are managing and how they perceive their living conditions. That must be done in a systematic way. A new measure allows living standards to be compared across groups and over time. more
The living standards of different types of households cannot be adequately measured without asking the people affected how they are managing and how they perceive their living conditions. That must be done in a systematic way. A new measure allows living standards to be compared across groups and over time. more
OECD Guiding Principles For Regulatory Quality And Performance
If a country wanted to change the way it ran pensions, or other policies that affect the retirement of its citizens, it would be advised to test changes against the OECD's Guiding Principles for Regulatory Quality and Performance. Doing that before, rather than after the change would also be good. more
If a country wanted to change the way it ran pensions, or other policies that affect the retirement of its citizens, it would be advised to test changes against the OECD's Guiding Principles for Regulatory Quality and Performance. Doing that before, rather than after the change would also be good. more
Development in an Ageing World - Chapter IV: Economic consequences of population aging
The UN suggests that the economic consequences of ageing are far from difficult. Most developed countries will probably be OK on current growth trajectories. Immigration probably won't help; improving workforce participation and productivity will. Increased savings might raise risks. more
The UN suggests that the economic consequences of ageing are far from difficult. Most developed countries will probably be OK on current growth trajectories. Immigration probably won't help; improving workforce participation and productivity will. Increased savings might raise risks. more
Pension Reform in China: Progress and Prospects
The OECD reviews a decade of China's pension reforms. The authors report no progress: the goal of expanded coverage remains as elusive as ever. It seems that, even in China, citizens can't be made to join the 'compulsory' system. more
The OECD reviews a decade of China's pension reforms. The authors report no progress: the goal of expanded coverage remains as elusive as ever. It seems that, even in China, citizens can't be made to join the 'compulsory' system. more
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