Political Economy of Public Pensions

This Element examines the development of the pension crisis through the lens of political economy.

Sommario

1. Introduction; 2. Fiscal Illusion; 3. Governance; 4. Pension Accounting and Reporting; 5. Restoring Fiscal Accountability; 6. Conclusion.

Riassunto

This Element examines the development of the pension crisis through the lens of political economy. We analyze the knowledge and incentive problems inherent in the institutional structure, governance, and accounting of public pensions. We conclude by offering several institutional, governance, and reporting reforms to address the pension crisis.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Eileen Norcross, Eileen (George Mason University Norcross, Daniel J. Smith, Smith Daniel J.
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781009011624
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0901162-4
• Pagine: 75
• Serie: Elements in Austrian Economics
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Economia politica; Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General