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Compulsory Superannuation and Australian Generational Accounts

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  • Bateman, Hazel

    (University of New South Wales)

  • Ablett. John

    (University of Western Sydney)

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This paper investigates the potential effects of compulsory superannuation (saving for retirement) and related policies on the relative fiscal burdens to be borne by different generations of Australians. The methodology used is based on generational accounting, which allows the estimation of the present values of average remaining lifetime net payments to government by different generations under various scenarios. Conservatively estimated superannuation induced reductions on age pension payouts are found not to change significantly the fiscal burdens of generations alive on 1995-96; however, the effects of such reductions on the generational balance of fiscal policy on the future could be more important. The existence of unfunded superannuation entitlements of government employees is also shown to represent a potentially burden on future generations.

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  • Bateman, Hazel & Ablett. John, 2000. "Compulsory Superannuation and Australian Generational Accounts," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(1), pages 33-48, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:30:y:2000:i:1:p:33-48
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    1. Deborah A. Cobb‐Clark & Vincent A. Hildebrand, 2011. "Portfolio Allocation In The Face Of A Means‐Tested Public Pension," Review of Income and Wealth, International Association for Research in Income and Wealth, vol. 57(3), pages 536-560, September.

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