Research on Pension System Reform in Latin American Countries

Author: Liu Jixin
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 analyzes the various factors that led to and influenced Latin American reforms and the selection of reform models. Chapter 2 focuses on introducing and analyzing the Chilean model, as all other Latin American reform models derive from the Chilean model. It dedicates a special section to discussing related debates, making it an indispensable part of understanding Chilean reforms and, by extension, Latin American reforms. Chapters 3 and 4 introduce the reform situations in Latin American countries other than Chile, providing a comprehensive overview while also highlighting the characteristics of each country's institutional structure and policy choices. Chapter 5 is a comparative analysis, using two different reform proposals from the World Bank and the International Labor Organization as starting points. It not only comprehensively compares the similarities and differences among Latin America's three main reform models but also conducts case studies. Chapters 6 and 7 explore the transition issues and pension fund issues in Latin American reforms. In the conclusion, the author offers his own reflections and perspectives on some issues in the reform of Latin American pension systems.