. -- Paradox of redistribution ; poverty ; inequality ; Belgium ; the Netherlands ; pension system …, pensioners are compared on their poverty rates and inequality. The redistribution paradox states that poverty will be the highest …) poverty rates are much higher than in the Netherlands (universal minimum pension). Poverty rates are higher for elderly women …

, pensioners are compared on their poverty rates and inequality. The redistribution paradox states that poverty will be the highest …) poverty rates are much higher than in the Netherlands (universal minimum pension). Poverty rates are higher for elderly women …), inequality is higher than in Belgium (wage coupled pension) when calculated on the basis of pension income. When disposable …