Pension systems reforms in EU in the context of demographic changes. Cover Image

Społeczne i ekonomiczne konsekwencje starzenia się społeczeństw a główne kierunki reform systemów emerytalnych w Europie.
Pension systems reforms in EU in the context of demographic changes.

Author(s): Michał Polakowski
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; population ageing; old age pensions; pension reform; retirement age; Great Britain; Germany; France; Sweden; Italy; Hungary;

Summary/Abstract: This paper covers the issue of demographic changes in European countries and their impact on the state pension systems. This author first discusses the current demographic trends (decreasing fertility, increasing longevity, change of age structure) and their socioeconomic consequences. The next section is intended to address pension reforms adopted in several EU member states (United Kingdom, Italy, France, Sweden, Germany, Hungary), their rationale, aims and agenda.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 169-200
  • Page Count: 31
  • Language: Polish