Article

Social security and economic integration

L. Artige, A. Dedry et Pierre Pestieau

Résumé

This letter analyzes the impact of economic integration on capital accumulation and capital flows when countries differ in their social security systems. Funding and early retirement both foster capital accumulation relative to pay-as-you-go pensions with flexible retirement. When economies integrate, both imply capital outflow possibly resulting in utility losses.

Mots-clés

Economic union; Pension; Retirement age; Social security;

Codes JEL

  • F42: International Policy Coordination and Transmission
  • H2: Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
  • J26: Retirement • Retirement Policies

Référence

L. Artige, A. Dedry et Pierre Pestieau, « Social security and economic integration », Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 123, n° 3, juin 2014, p. 318–322.

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Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 123, n° 3, juin 2014, p. 318–322