In this paper I use a multi-period OLG model to study how a demographic shock is distributed among different generations. In particular, I investigate whether a funded pension system allows for a smoother adjustment than an unfunded system. The results suggest that the answer to this question...

The German pension system was the first formal pension system in the world, designed by Bismarck nearly 120 years ago. It has been very successful in providing high and reliable pension levels at reasonable contribution rates. While the generosity of the German pension system is considered a...

Die langfristige Finanzierung des gesetzlichen Gesundheitssystems ist aufgrund des bevorstehenden doppelten Alterungsprozesses und des medizinisch-technischen Fortschritts massiv gefährdet. Der Autor quantifiziert unter Anwendung der Methode der Generationenbilanzierung die langfristige...

We describe the risks faced by the aging population and survey the corresponding insurance markets for these risks. We focus on income risk, health expenditure risk, long-term care expenditure risk, and mortality risk. We also discuss the interactions between social insurance and private...