Adequacy of Saving for Old Age in Europe
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This paper contributes to the ESF Forward Look project “Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe” by providing an overview of policy questions and research literature on the adequacy of saving for old age in European countries. Given the current status and practices, the paper describes remaining knowledge gaps and the requirements in terms of research infrastructures, data, and methodologies to fill such gaps. ∗ University of Turin and CeRP (Center for Research on Pensions and Welfare Policies, Collegio Carlo Alberto, Turin). ♦ Dartmouth College and CeRP ♣ University of Turin and CeRP
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