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Republic of Korea; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This Selected Issues paper highlights that the authorities in the Republic of Korea recognize the pension policy challenges ahead, and a first wave of reforms has already been launched. Despite the reforms to date, much remains to be done. Without further reforms, the public pension systems in...
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Belgium; 2003 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
raise employment rates. An acceleration of product market reform will provide an impetus to growth. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825326
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Towards an Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable National Pension System in Iraq
International Monetary Fund - 2024
A pension system is at the heart of social protection. By ensuring income security for older persons and other vulnerable groups, it prevents poverty, reduces inequality, and facilitates consumption smoothing. A pension system also affects the working population's labor market choices and has...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015058669
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: The Pension Annuity Market
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper presents a technical note on Mexico’s Financial Sector Assessment Program update. The Mexican experience displays interesting characteristics that provide lessons for other countries that still need to design the decumulation phase of their newly established second pillars. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244170
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Netherlands; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 1996
paper examines the structural policies of the Netherlands. Real wages and employment growth are also analyzed. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252658
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Spain; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Spain’s housing boom was supported by rapid economic expansion, strong employment growth, an immigration boom, and … 2010, employment and value added in construction are projected to halve as peak housing starts are completed. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243185
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Mexico Financial Sector Assessment Program Update : Technical Note on the Pension Annuity Market
International Monetary Fund; World Bank - 2006
This paper analyzes the performance and development of the Mexican pension annuity market in Mexico that stemmed from the 1997 pension reform. The Mexican experience displays interesting characteristics that provide lessons for other countries that still need to design the decumulation phase of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013255589
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Thailand Financial Sector Assessment Program : Funded Pension System
World Bank Group - 2019
productivity growth. While these reforms are needed, private pensions can also play a role inimproving retirement income for … savings for retirement. This note also addresses the challenges of the private, funded system and proposes policy … recommendations for increasing coverage, improving efficiency, and delivering sustainable retirement income in the payout phase. This …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012646631
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Malawi Financial Sector Assessment Program : Contractual Savings - Insurance and Pensions
International Monetary Fund - 2008
The penetration level of the insurance and pension sectors in Malawi is low, but it seems adequate as compared with other countries in similar stages of development. Concentration and costs are high, the regulatory framework is outdated or inexistent and supervision is weak. An innovative pilot...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012247124
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Aging, Savings, and Pensions in the Group of Seven Countries: 1980-2025
International Monetary Fund - 1989
In the next 30-40 years, past changes in fertility and mortality will lead to a significant increase in the share of the elderly. This study suggests that these demographic trends may lead to a decline in the G-7 private savings rate after 2000, compounding the impact of social expenditure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396157