Pension Regimes and Saving /

Public pension systems around the world have been criticized in recent years for some serious flaws, including the excessive burden they impose on the public finances and their depressing impact on saving rates. This study analyzes the impact of pension systems and pension reform on saving, paying p...

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Main Author: Cuevas, Alfredo
Other Authors: Gerson, Philip, Mackenzie, George
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 1997.
Series:Occasional Papers; Occasional Paper ; No. 1997/006
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:Public pension systems around the world have been criticized in recent years for some serious flaws, including the excessive burden they impose on the public finances and their depressing impact on saving rates. This study analyzes the impact of pension systems and pension reform on saving, paying particular attention to the impact of the introduction of defined-contribution plans like that of Chile. It also surveys the literature on the impact of pension regimes on saving, discusses some recent reforms, and addresses the role of private pension plans.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (52 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:0251-6365
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