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The political economy of pension reforms in times of global crisis : state unilateralism or social dialogue?

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  • Sarfati, Hedva.
  • Ghellab, Youcef.

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Analyses the process of pension reform and the role of social dialogue in ten countries, namely: China, France, Greece, Jordan, the Netherlands, Mauritius, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Uruguay. It also refers to other relevant country experiences, including those of Australia, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Examines the economic and political situation during the pre-crisis period and the subsequent measures, notably fiscal consolidation and explicit pension reforms, implemented in response to the crisis

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  • Sarfati, Hedva. & Ghellab, Youcef., 2012. "The political economy of pension reforms in times of global crisis : state unilateralism or social dialogue?," ILO Working Papers 994685753402676, International Labour Organization.
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