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The ‘Modernization’ of Social Policy: a Critique of Pension Reforms

In: Economic Policy for a Social Europe

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  • Jörg Huffschmid

    (University of Bremen)

Abstract

In this chapter the issue of the so-called ‘crises’ of the public pension systems is revised and assessed. The arguments in favour of the ‘modernization’ of the present public pension systems as well as those put forward enhancing the privatization of the pension systems are reviewed and evaluated. A number of counter-arguments are advanced, and an effort to disclose the true reasons for the reform is presented. The role of EU policy towards this issue is discussed. Conclusions are drawn about the fallacious nature of the arguments presented for the privatization of the pension systems.

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  • Jörg Huffschmid, 2005. "The ‘Modernization’ of Social Policy: a Critique of Pension Reforms," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Jörg Huffschmid (ed.), Economic Policy for a Social Europe, chapter 6, pages 70-81, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-52339-5_6
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230523395_6
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