Social Security Reform: Financial and Political Issues in International Perspective

ISBN 10: 0521844959 / ISBN 13: 9780521844956

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2005

Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # R09Q-01084

Synopsis:

As population aging has become increasingly acute in many countries, the debate over how to reform often creaking public pension systems has gathered momentum. In many cases, this debate has become politicized and the focus on some of the underlying economic issues has been lost. This volume hopes to redress some of this imbalance. It begins by examining the rationale behind why public pension systems were introduced originally - out of fear that individuals do not adequately save for retirement. It then systematically examines different aspects of reforming these systems. It covers the fiscal repercussions of reform, the implications of the baby boom on asset returns in the years ahead, the political economy of the reform process, and finally the risk-sharing implications that are inherent in reform. An important additional goal of this volume is to make it accessible to as wide an audience as possible: students, academics, and policy makers.

Book Description: As population aging has become increasingly acute in many countries, the debate over how to reform often creaking public pension systems has gathered momentum. This 2005 volume begins by examining the rationale behind why public pension systems were introduced originally, then systematically examines different aspects of reforming these systems.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Social Security Reform: Financial and ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included