Die Reform der gesetzlichen Rentenversicherung kann spätestens mit der Einführung derRiesterrente als gescheitert bezeichnet werden. Sie sichert nicht den Lebensstandardund drängt viele Rentenbezieher in die Altersarmut. Zu diesem Ergebnis tragen neben derreformbedingten Absenkung des...

Disability benefits are costly and tend to reduce labor supply. While costs can be reduced by careful targeting, correcting past eligibility rules or assessment procedures may entail welfare costs. We study a major reform in Hungary that reassessed the health and working capacity of a large...

In diesem Beitrag werden ausgewählte grundsätzliche Probleme und Möglichkeiten, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Kapitaldeckung, der Alterssicherung in Deutschland und der europäischen Union diskutiert. Konkret eingegangen wird auf die Themen Beitragssatz, Rentenniveau, Altersarmut,...

The paper proposes a method to speed up the transition toward the notional contributions pension system in Italy. It seems the most appropriate manner to combine and pursue employment and financial sustainability goals. The method computes percentages for abating the old retributive pensions...

The demographic database of Istat (www.istat.it)is explored and the main facts are extracted and described, both at the aggregate national level as well as at the regional one. This paper is completely self-standing but, at the same time, poses the basis for a more general analysis that will be...

The demographic database of Eurostat and of Us Census of Bureau are explored and the main facts are extracted and described. This paper is completely self-standing but is also part of a more general analysis dedicated to the functioning and sustainability of pay-as-you-go to finance the welfare...

The article discusses the formation of a modern system of social protection in the territory of the Omsk region. Authors analysed one of the main activities between 1992 to 2003: development of social services. Particular attention is paid to the specifics of forming a network of social service...

This article explores how German pension and retirement policy could be made more sustainable, focusing on selected current options for action rather than attempting to provide a comprehensive overview. Before turning to specific problems and perspectives, the article first discusses key...

This paper investigates the impact of medical screening on individual disability insurance benefit receipt. Using a unique policy change in Switzerland, I assess the size of award errors in disability insurance and show that improvements in medical screening can substantially reduce insurance...

A much higher old-age dependency ratio together with more generous pension benefits will lead to a substantial increase in the future pension burden in Norway. The challenges of financing the increasing pension expenditures depend on the development in demographic characteristics like fertility,...