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Population ageing is one of the greatest challenges that social policy makers are facing. Increasing life-expectancy and low fertility rates have meant that there are less active workers to support retirees than in the past.  High levels of pension spending have led OECD countries to reform their pension systems and encourage people to work longer. But private retirement plans also face enormous challenges.

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Life-expectancy links: The quiet revolution in pension policy (Media Briefing)

10-Oct-2007

Continuous growth in life expectancy, often at a more rapid rate than forecast, creates financial challenges for retirement-income systems. Most countries have responded with pension reforms to contain rising pension costs. Around two-thirds of reforms will automatically link future pensions to changes in life expectancy. 

Pensions at a Glance: Public Policies across OECD Countries - Edition 2007

05-Jul-2007

The 2007 edition of Pensions at a Glance has been published in May. It presents a consistent framework for comparing public-pension policies across OECD countries, as well as reliable data. The report provides the basis for not only evaluating existing pension systems, but also designing and implementing future reforms.

We're not getting any younger...

on 06-May-2007

The world's population is ageing, and it's forcing us to make some tough choices about how we pay for our collective old age. Monika Queisser, OECD Senior Economist, was invited by Barry Thorne, to take part into the debate of the ageing population-themed edition of Amsterdam Forum (Copyright: www.radionetherlands.nl)

Ask the economists: The pensions challenge - financing retirement

from 29-Mar-2007 to 05-Apr-2007

Is there a perfect pension scheme? Do people understand their pension systems?
A live online question and answer session on the issue of pension reform took place on Thursday 5 April.
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Pensions at a Glance - Edition 2007

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