Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: Micro-Estimation (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)

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Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World represents the second stage of an ongoing research project studying the relationship between social security and labor. In the first volume, Jonathan Gruber and David A. Wise revealed enormous disincentives to continued work at older ages in developed countries. Provisions of many social security programs typically encourage retirement by reducing pay for work, inducing older employees to leave the labor force early and magnifying the financial burden caused by an aging population. At a certain age there is simply no financial benefit to continuing to work.

In this volume, the authors turn to a country-by-country analysis of retirement behavior based on micro-data. The result of research compiled by teams in twelve countries, the volume shows an almost uniform correlation between levels of social security incentives and retirement behavior in each country. The estimates also show that the effect is strikingly uniform in countries with very different cultural histories, labor market institutions, and other social characteristics.

Jonathan Gruber and David Wise (Eds.), Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

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Jonathan Gruber and David Wise (Eds.), Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
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Title: Jonathan Gruber and David Wise (Eds.), Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation.(Book Review)
Author: John B. Williamson
Publication: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Western Michigan University, School of Social Work
Volume: 32 Issue: 2 Page: 176(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Engaging book that all readers will enjoy.......2003-11-13

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Enthralling first novel.......2003-07-22

If you have read novels such as Sea Glass by Anita Shreve, then you will understand me when I tell you that Les Coalson has tied a thrilling mystery with real environmental concerns. Not only does the author educate the public about threatening issues regarding the Texas Hill Country, but he entices the reader with deep and intiguing characters among twisted plot lines. After reading this first novel by Les Coalson, I feel more secure with my knowledge of the ties between human needs and the environment, and am defintiely awaiting a second story to unfold from this new and upcoming author. I highly suggest this book to anyone seeking to further their intellect and enlighten their soul.

A gripping educational novel.......2003-07-08

This novel is an excellent summer read. Coalson interweaves environmental concerns with a haunting murder mystery and sweet love story. I have more respect for the Texas Hill Country area after reading this book.

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