The Sustainable Rate of Return of Defined-Contribution Pension Schemes

Gronchi, Sandro and Nisticò, Sergio (2012): The Sustainable Rate of Return of Defined-Contribution Pension Schemes.

Abstract

The paper identifies the sustainable rate of return (to be credited on all account balances) for a generic Defined-Contribution pension scheme regardless of its degree of funding.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: defined-Contribution pension schemes, sustainable return
• Subjects: H - Public Economics > H5 - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies > H55 - Social Security and Public Pensions

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