Private Pension Systems in Emerging Europe: The Uncertain Road Ahead

Velculescu, Delia (2011): Private Pension Systems in Emerging Europe: The Uncertain Road Ahead.

Abstract

This paper takes stock of the pension reforms introduced in the CEE countries, with focus on the private second pillars, discusses their fiscal cost implications, and outlines some forward-looking policy options.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Pension reform, private second pillar pensions, CESE
• Subjects: H - Public Economics > H0 - General; H - Public Economics > H5 - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies > H50 - General; H - Public Economics > H5 - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies > H55 - Social Security and Public Pensions

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