| Keeping the Promise of Social Security in Latin America Contributor(s): Gill, Indermit S. (Author), Packard, Truman (Author), Yermo, Juan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804751811 ISBN-13: 9780804751810 Publisher: Stanford Economics and Finance OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: "A heavyweight analysis of the Latin American pension revolution, which raises important questions about the optimal scale of compulsory saving when redesigning pension systems."--Paul Wallace, The Economist "Although it maintains the fundamental principles of Averting the Old Age Crisis, published by the World Bank in 1994, Keeping the Promise takes a fresh look at the outcome of structural pension reforms implemented in 12 Latin American countries during the 1990s, and proposes new, sometimes bold policies. This is an important and controversial book that must be read by experts on pensions, social security, and Latin America."--Carmelo Mesa-Lago, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics and Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Security - Business & Economics | Insurance - General - Business & Economics | Finance - General |
| Dewey: 368.400 |
| LCCN: 2004050929 |
| Series: Latin American Development Forum |
| Physical Information: 1.21" H x 5.96" W x 9.34" (1.42 lbs) 341 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book evaluates pension and social security policy reforms in twelve countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, points to successes and shortcomings, and proposes priorities and options for future reform. The authors argue that preventing poverty in old age can be achieved by relentless efforts to extend coverage to broader segments of society, and by encouraging (though not necessarily mandating) personal savings. |