Preparing for the monetary loss associated with premature death of the breadwinner has become more relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, very little is known about how much of the financial vulnerabilities are covered by the life insurance holdings in different population groups. We...

In this paper, we offer an explanation for cyclical reforms to pension systems, based on the experience of countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) over the last three decades. We conclude that in making the transition to funded pension design, governments not only transfer longevity and...

General Report: Annual Report on the Development of China's Special Economic Zones (2020) -- Chapter 1: Report on the Development of the Green Industrial Transformation of China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 2: Report on Carbon Productivity and Sustainable Development of China's Special...