This paper analyzes the economic rationale for adopting parametric pension reforms and reforms broadening the coverage of public health care in Colombia during 1993-2008. Parametric pension reforms have focused on increasing the retirement age and moderating replacement rates. The health system...

This paper analyzes various reform options for Japan's public pension in light of large fiscal consolidation needs of the country. The most attractive option is to increase the pension eligibility age in line with high and rising life expectancy. This would have a positive effect on long-run...

Intro -- Contents -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. RETIREMENT INCENTIVES IN THE PUBLIC PENSION SYSTEM -- III. LABOR PARTICIPATION AND TAX AND BENEFIT SYSTEMS IN SLOVENIA -- IV. CONCLUSION -- References -- APPENDIX I. PUBLIC PENSIONS SYSTEM PARAMETERS -- APPENDIX II. LIFE EXPECTANCY -- APPENDIX III....