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The Sooner The Better - The Welfare Effects of the Retirement Age Increase Under Various Pension Schemes
Bielecki, Marcin; Goraus, Karolina; Hagemejer, Jan; … - Wydział Nauk Ekonomicznych, Uniwersytet Warszawski - 2014
We evaluate the welfare and macroeconomic effects of increasing the retirement age in the context of population aging … is universally welfare enhancing for all living and future cohorts, regardless of the pension system. Quantitatively … our findings in a population with lower pace of aging due to higher fertility. Finally, we show scope for further welfare …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010765694
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Tax, Welfare, and Pension Reforms in Slovenia; Implications for Work Incentives and Labor Participation
Egoumé-Bossogo, Philippe; Tuladhar, Anita - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
shows how the current tax, welfare, and pension systems create disincentives to work among these groups. The paper finds …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605130
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The pension system in modern Russia : reform after reform...
Dementʹev, Nikolaj Pavlovič - In: Problems of economic transition 62 (2020) 11/12, pp. 733-749
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013358872
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Colombia; 2002 Article IV Consultation and Request for Stand-By Arrangement—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Dis...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This paper examines Colombia’s 2002 Article IV Consultation and Request for Stand-By Arrangement. The economic situation worsened in the first half of 2002. Economic activity has remained sluggish, and the fiscal consolidation has gone off-track. Exacerbated by increased contagion from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824881
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Austria; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Austria
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic activity in Austria gathered speed in 2004, supported mostly by strong export performance. Growth of real GDP rose to 2.2 percent in 2004. Consumption growth was modest, in view of small gains in employment and nominal wage growth barely...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824962
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Ireland; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2005 Article IV Consultation for Ireland reports that economic performance has been impressive, owing in significant measure to sound policies. In line with the global cycle, growth picked up strongly in 2004. Rapid employment growth has been supported by immigration, so the unemployment...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824998
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Canada; 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The government’s strong monetary and fiscal policy framework, as well as the structural reforms introduced, have enabled the Canadian economy to respond flexibly to recent shocks and laid a solid foundation for recovery. Macroeconomic policies should remain supportive, with fiscal policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825023
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Panama; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper on Panama explores the current situation and trends of the Caja del Seguro Social (CSS) in Panama. The autonomy is embedded in its Organic Law, which also provides the agency with the right to have separate funds from the central government. The slowdown in economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825098
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Italy; 2004 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Italy...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that a cyclical recovery is under way for Italy, with real GDP having risen by 1.2 percent in the first three quarters of 2004 relative to the same period of the previous year, thanks to the favorable external environment and a recovery of investment....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825131
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United Kingdom; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This Selected Issues paper of the United Kingdom analyzes the official projections of public pension spending and risks, as well as the strategy to increase private pension provision. It provides a comparison of stylized facts regarding business cycle developments in the three economies, and an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825234