Book description
This is a valuable reference for anyone concerned with reforming or establishing pension programs and for those looking to understand the practicalities and structure behind various pension schemes. By providing a balanced assessment and factual review of what various countries around the world have done, this book assists decision-makers in…
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1 author picked Social Security Pensions as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book takes a broader perspective and analyzes social security policy around the world.
It surveys the social security programs in each of the major areas of the world. It argues for social security pensions based on social insurance rather than on funded individual accounts. It also discusses other issues of importance in some countries, such as contribution evasion. It proposes ways of extending Social Security coverage to more workers.
There also are Japanese and Spanish editions of this book. Including the three editions, this book is one of the most widely cited in this field.
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