This paper studies the labour market effects of pension fund restoration plans at a business cycle frequency. During a recession, pension funds' funding ratios typically drop significantly and regulations force funds to restore their buffers by increasing their contributions, lower future...

Purpose: This study utilizes the KNV measure to evaluate performance of national pension funds of Korea. Design/methodology/approach: First, this study investigates whether fund managers pick stocks in expansions and time the market in recessions. Second, we examine skilled funds that have both...

Purpose: This study explores the relationship between the performances of national equity funds and business cycles in Korea. Design/methodology/approach: First, this research examines how fund performance is better in recessions than in expansion periods and then analyzes fund performance by...

When the financial positions of pension funds worsen, regulations prescribe that pension funds reduce the gap between their assets (invested contributions) and their liabilities (accumulated pension promises). This paper quantifies the business cycle effects and distributional implications of...