Pension and social insurance programs that prevent a substantial loss in consumption resulting from old age, disability, or death are an integral part of any social protection system. The dual objectives of such programs are to allow for the prevention of a sharp decline in income when these...

This is the third publication to analyze progress, challenges, and adjustment options of this reform revolution for mandated public pension schemes. The individual account-based but unfunded approach that promises fair and financially sustainable benefits is a reform benchmark for all pension...

This is the third publication to analyze progress, challenges, and adjustment options of this . reform revolution for mandated public pension schemes. The individual account-based but unfunded approach that promises fair and financially sustainable benefits is a reform benchmark for all pension...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. NDC: The Achievements and Challenges of Adulthood -- Part I Taking Stock -- Chapter 2. The Swedish NDC Scheme: Success on Track with Room for Reflection -- Chapter 3. The Latvian NDC Scheme:...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Part VI. Family and Gender -- Chapter 17. Gender and Family: Conceptual Overview -- Chapter 18. Drivers of the Gender Gap in Pensions: Evidence from EU-SILC and the OECD Pension Models -- Chapter 19....