Age of pension eligibility, gains in life expectancy, and social policy
Authors: Frank T. Denton and Byron G. Spencer
Overview
Abstract (English)
Canadians are living longer and retiring younger. When combined with the aging of the baby-boom generation, that means that the “inactive” portion of the population is increasing and there are concerns about possibly large increases in the burden of support on those who are younger. We model the impact of continued future gains in life expectancy on the size of the population that receives public pension benefits. We pay special attention to possible increases in the age of eligibility and the pension contribution rate that would maintain the publicly financed component of the retirement income security system.
Abstract (French)
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Details
| Type | Journal article |
|---|---|
| Author | Frank T. Denton and Byron G. Spencer |
| Publication Year | 2011 |
| Title | Age of pension eligibility, gains in life expectancy, and social policy |
| Volume | 37 |
| Journal Name | Canadian Public Policy |
| Number | 2 |
| Pages | 183-200 |
| Publication Language | English |
- Frank T. Denton
- Frank T. Denton and Byron G. Spencer
- Age of pension eligibility, gains in life expectancy, and social policy
- Canadian Public Policy
- 37
- 2011
- 2
- 183-200