Korean Abstract: 본 연구는 본격화되고 있는 GATS Mode 4 협상의 쟁점, 주요국의 1차 양허안 및 한국에 대한 양허요청안 등을 분석하여 Mode 4 협상타결의 시나리오를 예상하고 Mode 4 자유화에 대응하기 위한 정책과제를 제안하였다....

We study old age care expenditures and means to prepare for them. The expected size of the expenditures is described both from the point of view of individuals and the municipalities who provide the services. We use a numerical stochastic life cycle model to research how much various individuals...

The dependency on social security: Social bums in disengaged society? In Finland, most discussion on the welfare state's condition has focused on stabilizing the public-sector's finances. However, more essential for the future of the welfare state is its' social foundation, meaning people’s...

The earnings-related pension system is partially pre-funded in Finland and has currently large reserves. This has roused debate whether the pension funds should take a more active role in promoting employment, growth and domestic ownership of the firms. We analyse the justifications presented...