From Generosity to Sustainability : The Austrian Pension System and Options for its Reform /

Austria has probably the world's highest pension expenditures relative to its economic size, largely because of the generosity of its pension system. This paper examines the institutional setup of the Austrian pension system and projects its future development based on current policies. The pro...

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Prif Awdur: Thimann, Christian
Awduron Eraill: Koch, Manfred
Fformat: Cylchgrawn
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 1997.
Cyfres:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 1997/010
Mynediad Ar-lein:Full text available on IMF
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Crynodeb:Austria has probably the world's highest pension expenditures relative to its economic size, largely because of the generosity of its pension system. This paper examines the institutional setup of the Austrian pension system and projects its future development based on current policies. The projection results show a swift financial worsening. With the already high level of contribution rates, pension expenditures, and budget transfers, the results underscore the need for reform. Much of this reform can, however, be achieved by maintaining the structure of the system and adjusting some of its key parameters. The paper outlines options for such a reform.
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ISSN:1018-5941
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