Age Related Pension Expenditure and Fiscal Space

Modelling techniques and case studies from East Asia

By: Mukul G. Asher (Editor), Fauziah Zen (Editor)

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Hardcover | 3 March 2016 | Edition Number 1

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This book explores the linkages between age-related pension expenditures and the fiscal space needed to fund them, as well as to organize the mix of financing methods with different risk-sharing arrangements. After critically assessing the existing models projecting age-related expenditure in the literature, the book focuses on the case studies of these inter-linkages in four highly-populated East Asian countries, namely China, Indonesia, India, and Japan. Nearly two- fifths of the global population lives in these countries. Therefore, how these inter-linkages manifest themselves and the initiatives in these countries for finding fiscal space will have an impact on how the ageing issues are addressed globally.

This book does several distinguishing characteristics, including exploration of inter-linkages between age-related expenditure and fiscal space, and application of country-specific methods to explore these linkages, rather than relying standard macroeconomic model. In the process, the studies also bring out the limitations of standardized model used in the literatures. Scholars and policy makers interested in the subject will definitely find the book of valuable use.

Industry Reviews

'The book takes a vital step in exploring the link between age-related pension expenditure and the generation of ?scal space. The authors' expertise in the area has provided readers of this book with a comprehensive analysis of pension systems in these countries, the predominant issues, the ?scal burden due to increasing costs, and how to generate ?scal space to maintain the viability of the pension systems. [...] It provides a comprehensive analysis and a great insight into a key area of welfare provision, which is signi?cantly important for many countries around the world. Discussions of the experiences and issues in developing countries and the analysis of the sustainability of these schemes provided in the book provide vital information and lessons for many emerging economies. [...] In conclusion, this book can be highly recommended for policymakers and researchers. It is a vital addition to the social security and pension literature.' - Asian Pacific Economic Literature, Volume 31 Issue 2

'In conclusion, this book provides a good explanation of the relationship betweeen public pension expenditure and fiscal space, especially in the four countries discussed'. - MULIADI WIDJAJA, University of Indonesia

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