A basic function of public pension systems is to guarantee a satisfactory old-age income for short-sighted low earners. In proportional (i.e., earnings-related) systems, this requires a sufficiently high contribution rate. At the same time, there should be a cap on the pension contribution base...

Demographic trends put a burden on EU pension provision. As the sustainability of pension systems is addressed by current pension reforms, lower benefit levels are projected. In this scenario, households may want to consider supplementing their public pension income. As their own residence is on...

Die Finanzierung der staatlichen Alterssicherungssysteme, die in allen Mitgliedsländern der Europäischen Union zum Kern der Systeme der sozialen Sicherung gehören, rückt immer mehr in den Mittelpunkt sozialpolitischer Diskussionen. Hierzu tragen drei Faktoren bei:Erstens, die für alle...