Comparisons of the economic position of single older women in various industrialized countries have shown substantial differences, especially regarding the proportion of widows, divorcees, and never-married women experiencing poverty. This review aims at a comparative assessment of existing...

This Issue Brief analyzes recent literature about trends in the employment-based health care benefits system, proposed "market-driven" approaches to health care financing, and implications for consumers of the effect of rising costs on employment-based benefits. It examines the readiness of...