The authors provide a detailed study of the Swiss pension system, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses. The unfunded public pillar is highly redistributive. It has near universal coverage, a low dispersion of benefits (the maximum public pension is twice the minimum), and no ceiling on contributions. Low-income pensioners receive means-tested supplementary benefits. Payroll taxes are low, but government transfers cover 27 percent of total benefits...
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2000/08/31
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS2416
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2010/07/01
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The Swiss multi-pillar pension system : triumph of common sense?
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public pillar