Older and Wiser : Economics of Public Pensions (Paperback)

Introduction 1 Overview and Summary 2 Reasons for Creating Mandatory Retirement Programs 3 The Economic Cost of Supporting the Retired 4 The Effect of Pensions on Saving and Investment 5 The Effect of Pensions on Labor Supply 6 Public Pensions and International Competitiveness 7 The Mathematics of Pension Contribution Rates 8 Choices of Pension Approaches and Transitions Between Approaches 9 Risks of Mid-Career Economic and Demographic Changes 10 Ensuring Income Adequacy Throughout Retirement Index, About the Author