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The Global Economic Crisis : An Opportunity for Strengthening Asia’s Social Protection Systems?
Asher, Mukul G. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
. These emphasize greater professionalism, parametric and systemic reforms, social assistance, and social pensions, as well as … others such as microfinance institution-initiated pensions. The final section provides concluding observations. The global …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363321
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Can Social Security Boost Domestic Consumption in the People’s Republic of China?
Dewen, Wang - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
households more security for spending that could reduce the high savings rate and help achieve a balanced growth path in the long …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363743
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Pension and Social Security Schemes in Pakistan : Some Policy Options
Mahmood, Naushin; Nasir, Zafar Mueen - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2008
pensions is limited to formal sector employees only. A number of social security schemes that are operational in the public and … that emphasises the need to implement reforms of public pensions and programmes of social protection. Efficient deployment …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363326
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Innovative Approaches to Managing Longevity Risk in Asia : Lessons from the West
Roy, Amlan - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2012
This paper discusses what is longevity risk, why it is important, approaches used by the West to manage longevity risk and what lessons can be learnt by Asian countries from the experiences of the West. Increasing and uncertain longevity has emerged as a key risk affecting individuals,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278005
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Innovative Approaches to Managing Longevity Risk in Asia : Lessons from the West
Roy, Amlan - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2012
This paper discusses what is longevity risk, why it is important, approaches used by the West to manage longevity risk and what lessons can be learnt by Asian countries from the experiences of the West. Increasing and uncertain longevity has emerged as a key risk affecting individuals,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278021
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Innovative Approaches to Managing Longevity Risk in Asia : Lessons from the West
Roy, Amlan - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2012
This paper discusses what is longevity risk, why it is important, approaches used by the West to manage longevity risk and what lessons can be learnt by Asian countries from the experiences of the West. Increasing and uncertain longevity has emerged as a key risk affecting individuals,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278170
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Innovative Approaches to Managing Longevity Risk in Asia : Lessons from the West
Roy, Amlan - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2012
This paper discusses what is longevity risk, why it is important, approaches used by the West to manage longevity risk and what lessons can be learnt by Asian countries from the experiences of the West. Increasing and uncertain longevity has emerged as a key risk affecting individuals,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278226
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Financing Asia’s Infrastructure : Modes of Development and Integration of Asian Financial Markets
Bhattacharyay, Biswa Nath - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
, telecommunications, water, and sanitation during 20102020 (ADB/ADBI 2009). Asia has large savings, significant international reserves … infrastructure companies could be further developed and integrated to mobilize Asian and other regions savings for financing priority …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363885
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Developing Asia’s Pension Systems and Old-Age Income Support
Park, Donghyun; Estrada, Gemma B. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2012
Old-age income support is becoming an issue of growing importance throughout Asia. This is especially true in East and Southeast Asia where the population is aging. This paper provides a broad overview of the current state of pension systems in the People’s Republic of China, Indonesia,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011277964
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What is the Role of Social Pensions in Asia?
Barrientos, Armando - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2012
systems. The main objective of this paper is to explore the potential role of social pensions and other noncontributory … providing income security in old age, including social pensions. It also examines the welfare effects of adopting alternative … pensions, and the integration of noncontributory transfers within advanced contributory pension schemes. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011277969