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Transferring Resources between the First and the Second Pillar in the Context of Development of the Pension Model in Bulgaria

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  • Ralitza Pandurska

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The evolution of pension models is a continuous and long process since social issues acquire new dimensions and the social security systems should respond in a timely and adequate manner to these challenges. Changes in the pension model are an expression of the efforts to improve it but this needs to be a well-thought-out and consistent process since it is likely to give rise to mistrust on the part of insured persons. The results of any reform of the pension model are postponed in time making difficult the current assessment of the effectiveness of the changes that have been made. The present study examines some of the more significant changes in the Social Security Code with emphasis on those concerning the possibility of transferring funds from a universal and professional pension fund to the State Social Security System. The implications of this transfer for the Bulgarian social security model have been analysed and an attempt has been made to seek for more optimal alternatives for changes in the pension system contributing to the attainment of adequate retirement incomes, which is one of the fundamental principles enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights.

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  • Ralitza Pandurska, 2018. "Transferring Resources between the First and the Second Pillar in the Context of Development of the Pension Model in Bulgaria," Economic Studies journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 2, pages 133-160.
  • Handle: RePEc:bas:econst:y:2018:i:2:p:133-160
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    1. Georgi Shopov, 2008. "The Bulgarian Pension System - design, pre-reform and post-reform financial status," Economic Studies journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 2, pages 3-21.
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    1. Margarita Atanassova, 2018. "Employment in Bulgaria as Part of European Labor Market – Trends and Institutional Challenges," Economic Studies journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 6, pages 21-28.

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    JEL classification:

    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions
    • H75 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Government: Health, Education, and Welfare
    • J32 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Nonwage Labor Costs and Benefits; Retirement Plans; Private Pensions

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