The elusive goal of a secure retirement -- Americans' growing risk exposure -- More risk, greater wealth inequality -- The looming retirement shipwreck -- Social security: the leaky life boat -- Sink or swim retirement plans -- A perfect storm: labor and financial maker risks feed on each other...

The contributors to this volume assess the impact of policies and regulations and provide detailed analysis of specific components of the pension system, including taxation, Social Security reform, hybrid plans, pension guarantees, and nondiscrimination rules

Deutschland verwandelt sich aufgrund der geringen Geburtenrate allmählich in eine "Gerontokratie". Diese Entwicklung hat fatale Folgen für die Funktionsfähigkeit der staatlichen Sozialsysteme, insbesondere für die Rentenversicherung, denn es fehlen die Beitragszahler, die zukünftig zur...

In the US, retirement savings are low while risk exposure is high, thus dooming many retirees to a low standard of living. This book offers straightforward solutions to build real retirement security for American families

Introduction -- Part I -- Pay-as-you-go Versus Funded Pension Plans: Which Way to Better Address Common Challenges in the EU? -- Old-Age Pension Systems: Characterization and Comparability -- What’s New in the Debate About Pay-as-you-go Versus Funded Pensions? -- The Role of the Government in...