Social Security Reform by Peter A. Diamond (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Social Security Reform by Peter A. Diamond Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Social security reform is a hot topic in many countries -- one which leads to much debate (and some widespread agreement) among economists. Diamond, one of Americas most respected economists, explores social security policy, social security and the labour market, and social security and the capital market from an economic point of view. Publisher Description Social security systems are being reviewed and changed in many countries around the world. This nontechnical book considers some of the key policy issues for design of a social security reform, as well as reviewing much of the academic literature on the positive and normative aspects of social security.In the first chapter, Diamonds examination of key policy issues of general concern includes the funding of social security, the comparison ofdefined benefit and defined contribution systems, notional defined contribution accounts, alternative approaches to organizing individual defined contribution accounts, and the provision of survivorbenefits. Diamond turns then to the academic literature on the interactions between social security and the labor and capital markets, providing a non-technical overview of the existing literature and pointing-out gaps in current research findings. Chapter Two reviews the impact on retirement decisions of forced savings, the use of an earnings or retirement test, mandated annuitization, recognizing heterogeneity in both life expectancy and possibly in risk classification for annuity pricing,and treatment of the family, particularly the use of joint-life annuitization. Also reviewed is the impact on labor supply at younger ages, considering mandatory savings and annuitization, contrastingdefined benefit and defined contribution systems, and analysing alternative approaches to redistribution within social security. The final chapter covers issues of aggregate capital accumulation and risk-sharing, with the latter including the risks in annuitization, in the returns to capital, and in aggregate earnings. Also considered are the risks in the political process. Author Biography Peter Diamond is Institute Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has previously held the positions of Associate Professor, 1966-70; Professor, 1970-88; John and Jennie S. MacDonald Professor, 1989-91; and Paul A. Samuelson Professor, 1992-97 at the same institution. He was also Head of the Economics Department from 1985-6. Details ISBN 0199247897 ISBN-13 9780199247899 Title Social Security Reform Author Peter A. Diamond Format Hardcover Year 2002 Pages 112 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137008991; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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