Top 3: Pension Systems in Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands

Svend E. Hougaard Jensen, Jukka Lassila, Niku Maattanen, Tarmo Valkonen, Ed Westerhout

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Abstract

According to the 2018 Mercer Global Pension index, the pension systems of Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands are the best three in the world. This paper seeks to identify the common elements of success of these three pension systems, including the institutional framework within which they operate. We emphasize the collective and compulsory nature of the earnings-related pension schemes and the important role for social partners in all three pension systems. We also discuss what we believe are the most important challenges these systems face.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationHelsinki
PublisherETLA
Number of pages14
Publication statusPublished - 2 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameETLA Working Papers
No.66

Keywords

  • Pensions, Pension taxation, Fiscal

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