In the course of the ongoing debate regarding the critique of the German Riester pension the Swedish premium pension has often been referred to as a role model regarding potential amendments and reforms. The Swedish pension reform of 1998 has led to a reorganization towards a stratified scheme,...

In the course of the ongoing debate regarding the critique of the German Riester pension the Swedish premium pension has often been referred to as a role model regarding potential amendments and reforms. The Swedish pension reform of 1998 has led to a reorganization towards a stratified scheme,...

In dem im Frühjahr 2012 vorgelegten sog. Rentenpaket sind mehrere Maßnahmen zusammengefasst, die punktuelle Änderungen am Altersvorsorgesystem implizieren. Die Zuschussrente und Leistungsverbesserungen für Erwerbsminderungsrentner sollen der drohenden Zunahme von Altersarmut begegnen. Die...

This paper provides a two-part empirical analysis on how actuarial reduction rates for early retirement affect current pension payments in Germany and to what extent the existence and the magnitude of these reduction rates influence people s retirement planning. First, by evaluating a large...

Due to its complexity and incomprehensibility the mechanism for the annual pension adjustment has experienced rising criticism. We compare the actual formula and alternative adjustment proposals on the basis of different criteria. It will become evident that the current formula is better than...

One important parameter in the decision process when buying a private annuity is individuals' subjective life expectancy, because it directly influences the expected rate of return. We examine the market for private annuities in Germany and evaluate potential selection effects based on...

One important parameter in the decision process when buying a private annuity is individuals' subjective life expectancy, because it directly infuences the expected rate of return. We examine the market for private annuities in Germany and evaluate potential selection e ects based on subjective...

This Paper provides a two-part empirical analysis on how actuarial reduction rates for early retirement affect current pension payments in Germany and to what extent the existence and the magnitude of such reduction rates influence people’s retirement planning. First, when looking at...

Die Anhebung des gesetzlichen Renteneintrittsalters auf 67 Jahre (Rente mit 67) ist wichtiger Bestandteil eines Bündels von Reformmaßnahmen, mit dem die gesetzliche Rente trotz zunehmender Lebenserwartung, sinkender Geburtenraten und baldigem Eintreten der Baby-Boomer-Generation ins...

Der seit 2004 gültige und 2007 um den Nachholfaktor erweiterte Mechanismus zur jährlichen Rentenanpassung ist in die Kritik geraten: zu kompliziert und nicht nachvollziehbar. Deshalb werden in dieser Studie die Rentenanpassungsformel im Status quo und alternative Anpassungsformeln miteinander...