Redistributive effects of pension reforms: who are the winners and losers?

As the heterogeneity in life expectancy by socioeconomic status increases, many pension systems imply a wealth transfer from short- to long-lived individuals. Various pension reforms aim to reduce inequalities that are caused by ex-ante differences in life expectancy. However, these pension reforms...

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Published in:Journal of pension economics & finance 2024-04, Vol.23 (2), p.294-320
Main Authors: Sánchez-Romero, Miguel, Schuster, Philip, Prskawetz, Alexia
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